Chapter 32 Overslept?
The weather in Kyoto is unpredictable at the end of summer. But the rainstorm came and went quickly. The water on the road was almost dry at night just after the lightning and thunder in the day. If you don't know, you might think that the sprinkler truck just passed by.
At the door of a small teahouse far away from the city, Lin Mei, wearing a mask, looked around vigilantly and quickly walked in after confirming that no one was following her.
This small teahouse is not very large and is very inconspicuous among the bright lights and nightlife in Jingcheng. The owner of the teahouse lives in the store and opened a side door at the back for the convenience of life. It is precisely because of this that she and Zhang Hanzhou often meet here.
Lin Mei sneaked up to the small private room on the second floor, and when she saw her own son, a rare trace of motherly love appeared on her face.
When she first found out that Duan Haixiang was in debt, she borrowed money from Zhang Hanzhou, but Zhang Hanzhou rejected her at that time. Later, she wanted to meet Zhang Hanzhou but never had the chance. When she heard that Zhang Hanzhou was holding a graduation banquet at home, she was happy but did not dare to disturb him rashly.
Today was the first time in history that Zhang Hanzhou had initiated a meeting between mother and son. Lin Mei was so happy that she hurried over as soon as she got off work.
She had a smile on her face, thinking that Zhang Hanzhou had changed his mind.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Hanzhou asked her before she sat down: "Why did Duan Huaijin appear at my graduation banquet? Did you ask him to come?"
Zhang Hanzhou clenched the cup and said hurriedly, "Just because I didn't lend you money, you want to use this method to disgust me?"
Lin Mei was stunned. "What did you say? Duan Huaijin went to your graduation party?"
Zhang Hanzhou: "Don't tell me you don't know."
Being treated so coldly by her own son, Lin Mei's eyes were red with disbelief. "Hanzhou, I am your mother. I took risks to make your life better. How could I do something that is bad for you?"
Little did he know that these were the words Zhang Hanzhou least wanted to hear. He drank his tea in an upset mood and ignored the tears in Lin Mei's eyes.
"Could it be a coincidence? I really don't know why he went there." Lin Mei said in a low voice.
Zhang Hanzhou looked at Lin Mei. Lin Mei's reaction did not seem fake. She seemed really unaware of the matter. There was no reason for her to take the risk of disgusting him. After all, it would only benefit Lin Mei and not harm her if he inherited all the Zhang family's property in the future.
But Zhang Hanzhou didn't believe this was a coincidence. After all, this kind of situation had never happened in so many years.
"I'm going to bring my friends to Chenxi Mountain Resort in a few days. I don't care what method you use, just make sure he doesn't show up in front of me during those two days. You'd better keep a close eye on him and don't let him go out." Zhang Hanzhou's tone was very cold. It didn't sound like he was talking to his biological mother, but rather like he was giving orders to a servant.
Even though Lin Mei was extremely dissatisfied with Zhang Hanzhou's attitude, she knew that the overall situation was important and she didn't dare to ruin her son's good fortune. "Okay, I understand."
After saying that, Lin Mei, with a bit of flattering intention, picked up the teapot and filled the cup in front of Zhang Hanzhou with tea.
Zhang Hanzhou looked down, then glanced at Lin Mei. He said nothing, but impatience gradually emerged between his brows.
*
A few days later, the weekend was sunny and cloudless.
The weather is good, but the sun is still a bit hot.
Ji Zhou and Yu Chucheng stood under the pavilion at the entrance of the Summer Resort and waited for a long time. They agreed to meet here at nine o'clock in the morning, but it was almost ten o'clock and Duan Huaijin had not shown up.
Ji Zhou fanned the air with his hands, "He won't oversleep, will he?"
Yu Chucheng frowned.
It doesn't make sense. Based on his understanding of Duan Huaijin after reading the entire book, Duan Huaijin is an extremely self-disciplined and punctual person. How could he oversleep?
Yu Chucheng's phone vibrated. It was Duan Huaijin who sent him a message.
Ji Zhou hurriedly tilted his head and came over to watch.
Duan Huaijin: [Something happened to me and I may not be able to get there for a while, you guys go have fun and don’t wait for me.]
Ji Zhou was half regretful that Duan Huaijin couldn't come, and half relieved that he could finally go to another place. He hooked his arm around Yu Chucheng's neck and said, "Let's go. Let's go in first."
Yu Chucheng was also feeling uncomfortable due to the heat, so he told Duan Huaijin that he had already greeted the staff at the door, and if he came, he could just say his name.
As soon as the two of them entered the door and walked for a distance, they saw the villa's sightseeing bus parked on the side of the road, with seven or eight people already sitting on it.
Zhang Hanzhou and his wife were sitting in the front row. When they saw Yu Chucheng, Zhang Hanzhou greeted him enthusiastically, "Long time no see. Let's get in the car first. The villa is quite large, so let's take the sightseeing bus to our accommodation first."
Mrs. Zhang was wearing a beige cheongsam and her hair was tied back with an intricately carved wooden hairpin. Her facial features were very beautiful, and even a little bit of makeup was enough to be unforgettable. She exuded the temperament of being well-educated, gentle and virtuous.
Yu Chucheng couldn't help but take a few more glances.
It is said that sons are more like their mothers. Mrs. Zhang's eyes really are like those of Duan Huaijin.
Everyone waited in the car for a while, and Hao Jia, who was late, came trotting over, panting.
"Sorry everyone, I'm late!"
The moment Ji Zhou saw Hao Jia, his pupils trembled. He poked Yu Chucheng's arm hard and asked in a whisper that only the two of them could hear: "How can he come here?"
Yu Chucheng was very calm, he had guessed it long ago.
After all, Hao Jia and Zhang Hanzhou are an official couple. Hao Jia fell into the water and was frightened at the Zhang family banquet. Zhang Hanzhou would definitely take the opportunity to express his condolences and invite him to join them at the villa.
Hao Jia came over happily, but when he looked up, he found Yu Chucheng and Ji Zhou sitting in a row looking at him. The smile on his face immediately faded a little, and was replaced by embarrassment.
After Hao Jia got on the car, Zhang Hanzhou took a look and said, "Since everyone is here, let's go!"
Chenxi Mountain Resort is built on the mountain, with undulating terrain and beautiful scenery along the way. It is the end of midsummer, and the mountains and fields are full of colorful flowers, making people feel as if they have come to Monet's paintings.
Mrs. Zhang introduced the villa, and soon the sightseeing bus stopped beside a wooden bridge.
Zhang Hanzhou got off the car first. "This is where we live. Each room is made of logs. The balcony on the first floor leads directly to Luohua Creek, which runs through the entire villa. It is very close to nature. Opposite Luohua Creek is the big lawn where we are going to have the party tonight. You can choose the room you like and put your backpack there first."
Someone couldn't help but ask: "This name is really interesting, why is it called Luohua Creek?"
Mrs. Zhang smiled slightly. "The upper reaches of the stream flow through the flowers, and petals and flowers often flow down the stream, so it is named Luohua Creek."
Ji Zhou stretched his neck to take a look, "Hey, it's true."
Upon hearing this, Yu Chucheng was about to step forward to take a look when he suddenly felt someone tugging at his clothes.
He turned around and saw Hao Jia taking advantage of the fact that everyone else was attracted by Luohuaxi and pulling the corner of his clothes with shamefaced look.
"Chu Cheng, I..." Hao Jia whispered, "I want to solemnly say sorry to you. I really didn't mean it last time in the swimming pool. My mind was too confused at the time, so I accidentally kicked you..."
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