Chapter 165 The Zhuang Family Has Never Been You

How far have we come? This is a question that is both abstract and concrete.

Human emotions cannot be quantified, unlike the red wine on the table, where you can see with the naked eye how much you have drunk; and unlike today's dinner, which has a set process that follows a certain sequence, with what steps will be taken at what time clearly printed in the plan.

Shuang Xu undoubtedly likes He Tingzhou, but if she wants to be able to bear the weight of this bracelet, liking him is not enough.

To put it bluntly, this is something that only the daughter-in-law of the He family can take.

They had been together for less than three months, but He Tingzhou was surprised that her aunt would give her such an important bracelet.

Shuang Xu pulled his wrist free, took off the heavy bracelet, and placed it in He Tingzhou's palm.

She knew this would displease He Tingzhou, but she still followed her heart.

"You asked me where I am now. It is difficult for me to define. I only know that this bracelet is too heavy for me. It is like taking an exam. This bracelet is the crown that can only be obtained if I get full marks. I have just finished the first question. The rest of the questions are unknown. I may answer them well or I may not be able to answer them at all. If you give it to me now, what if I cannot get full marks?

He Tingzhou's eyes were hidden in the shadow under his brow bone, and his pupils were very dark.

"How do you know you won't get a perfect score? Do you have no confidence in me or in yourself?"

"Exams don't rely on slogans, so confidence alone is useless." Shuang Xu said, "I want to get full marks, but wearing this bracelet will make me feel stressed."

The emerald green bracelet carried her warm body temperature. It turned twice in He Tingzhou's hand and was put into his trouser pocket.

He leaned back in his chair, his profile sharp and dull, revealing a bit of disinterest.

Shuang Xu could see that he was unhappy.

He is used to being admired by others, and so many people are trying their best to seek his favor. I am afraid no one would or dares to refuse his kindness.

The auction ended with the awards ceremony. A staff member came running over in a hurry and said, "Ms. Shuang Xu, the chairman will be giving a speech soon. We can't find her."

Shuang Xu looked at Fu Yun's seat and noticed that she was not there.

She asked He Wenjing: "Aunt He, do you know where my mother went?"

He Wenjing pointed her in a direction: "She said she wanted to be alone for a while."

Shuang Xu left the table to look for Fu Yun. Amid the lively atmosphere of the host, He Tingzhou stared at Shen Yu across the table and said sarcastically, "I've been out for a while, and you've already provoked me. How many times have you recited Sun Tzu's Art of War?"

The president of the foundation at the table felt confused and terrified after hearing this. He looked at him, then followed his gaze to look at Shen Yu across from him.

Shen Yu sat calmly, looking back at his pressing gaze calmly: "More haste, less speed, you are too impatient."

He Tingzhou was reluctant to show his bad mood to Shuang Xu, but he was very generous to Shen Yu.

If you are unhappy, you have to find a place to vent your anger, so you might as well stab Shen Yu twice.

He put his wrist on the back of Shuang Xu's chair and sneered: "Don't you have the experience before? You are not anxious, and you have time to flirt with female stars. It's useless to be anxious now."

Shen Yu still looked calm and composed: "Whether it is useful or not, you have no say."

He Tingzhou smiled slightly: "Why not? I'm not as kind-hearted as you, leaving opportunities to those who need them. Now that I'm the banker, do you think you still have a chance?"

These words really hit Shen Yu's sore spot. He paused for a moment and said calmly: "You seem to have made a mistake. The Zhuang family has never been you."

Among them, the one who actually sits in the position of the banker is Shuang Xu.

The smile on He Tingzhou's lips slowly faded.

The people around looked at each other, unable to understand what the two of them were saying, but they could tell that the atmosphere was one of confrontation.

Weren't we told that these two were brothers who loved each other like brothers? Why did they look like enemies?

Lu Manman didn't dare to say a word. She lowered her head to eat the food on her plate, trying hard to be an invisible person for fear of being implicated.

These two guys are so cruel, every move they make is really heart-breaking.

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Shuang Xu walked out of the venue and found Fu Yun in the lounge.

Fu Yun was in a trance and didn't even notice her approaching until Shuang Xu called out "Mom", then she suddenly came to her senses.

"It's your turn to speak soon. Why are you sitting here alone?"

Fu Yun forced a smile and said, "It's just a formality. It doesn't matter if we don't talk." She waved to Shuang Xu and said, "Come and sit here."

Shuang Xu saw that she looked a little dazed, so he sat down next to her and asked softly, "What happened?"

"Nothing." Fu Yun held her hand in her palm, wrapped her hands around hers, and stroked them gently. "Is he good to you?"

"Tingzhou's childhood experience must have left a shadow on him. He has a cold temper and is hard to guess what he is thinking. In addition, he has a grudge against Zheng Zuye. He really wanted to kill him. I wonder if he will be violent?"

Her tone was full of worry, and Shuang Xu held her fingers in return: "No. Mom, we are fine."

Fu Yun hesitated to speak, feeling that she was the one who pushed her away because of her obstruction. She wanted to say something, but was afraid that the timing was not right.

This is the scar between her and Shuang Xu, and she is very careful not to reveal it.

After a while, she asked, "Are you happy with him?"

Shuang Xu nodded: "When I first returned to China, I sometimes wondered if I should not have come back. For a long time, I felt like I was floating, unable to find a place to stay, or a thread to hold me back from being blown away. Every day when I returned to the house on Songming Road, I felt particularly peaceful."

Fu Yun suddenly burst into tears. She hugged Shuang Xu into her arms and choked up, "It's all your fault. You've been wronged. You've been out there alone for several years and missed home so much. When you came back, I pushed you away. I was so stupid."

When Shuang Xu thinks back to the days when he first came back, there is still a residual tide in his heart, but it soon subsides.

As time goes by, the grievances fade away and become a black and white film, and even the feelings at that time fade away.

"It doesn't matter. I haven't had that feeling for a long time." She leaned on Fu Yun's shoulder and said, "I'm living a good life now. Here I have a career I like and people I like. Every step I take is on the ground. I don't need to find a string to tie myself up."

She used to be like a balloon, and Shen Yu was the string that kept her alive. Once the string broke, she would float away, and she would not be able to decide where to go.

Not anymore.

Now she has filled herself with weight and rooted herself in the ground. He Tingzhou is not her line, but the weight that makes her walk more and more steadily step by step.

A box deep in my heart suddenly opened, and rich emotions gushed out like a fountain.

"I like him so much." She said to herself.

Fu Yun asked: "Who do you like? Tingzhou?"

The closed wall in Shuang Xu's heart was knocked down by a surge of passionate emotions. The black and white film was once again dyed with strong and bright colors. She suddenly let go of Fu Yun and stood up.

"Fuck, I'm going to go out for a minute."

Before Fu Yun could say or ask anything, she had already opened the door and walked out impatiently.

He Wenjing finished her speech on behalf of Fu Yun. A new performance had already begun on the stage. A band was singing their famous songs that were known to everyone. When Shuang Xu returned to the table, He Tingzhou's seat was empty.

Shen Yu is gone too.

She looked at Lu Manman, and before she could say anything, Lu Manman understood with just one look and told her, "My cousin left. He just left. You should be able to catch up with him if you go now."

Shuang Xu immediately turned around and headed towards the exit.

She walked at first, then gradually walked faster and faster. Her skirt was a little long, which slowed down her pace, so she picked it up with her hands and started running.

Her high heels were urgent and light as she walked through the banquet hall among the guests who were toasting each other, attracting many surprised looks.

She didn't care at all and ran all the way to the door. The doorman hurriedly opened the door. She turned around and said to him as she ran, "Thank you!"

That bright and radiant face made the pale-faced doorman blush. He waved his hands awkwardly, wanting to say "you're welcome", but she kept walking, like a bird spreading its wings, running from the brightly lit dinner party into the cool night.

"He Tingzhou!"

She shouted.

The velvet red carpet stretched out for a long time, and the Kurinan was parked at the bottom of the stage.

The driver bent over and opened the door, and the tall figure in front of the car turned around.

Shuang Xu ran down without caring about anything. She ran so fast that her high heels were about to fight with the stairs.

He Tingzhou stepped forward, opened his arms, and held her steadily in his arms the moment she flew towards him.