Chapter 194 Jealousy and rivalry
The doorbell rang precisely at noon the next day.
Aying went to open the door.
Cheng Zhou was carrying an exquisite food box and smiled as he winked at her.
"I've brought you some delicious food."
Ah Ying quickly invited him in.
Cheng Zhou made sweet and sour pork ribs and crispy fried duck, both dishes that Shang Wu used to like.
Shang Wu sat at the table and invited Cheng Zhou to eat with her. The three of them then sat around the table chatting and eating.
Cheng Zhou sighed and asked curiously, "I heard that a mysterious big shot cured your poison before Brother Yun Shen brought the experts over. Who is so powerful?"
"I don't know." Shang Wu stuffed a piece of pork rib into her mouth.
She looked up and saw Cheng Zhou's astonished expression. Her tone became more serious: "Really, I really don't know who he is. He came and went in a hurry. He's probably just a big shot who's interested in detoxification."
Cheng Zhou laughed: "Then you're quite lucky. You've barely escaped death. Eat well and rest well."
He tapped Ah Ying's hand, which was reaching for the chicken soup, with his chopsticks: "That's for your boss to nourish his body."
Ah Ying stuck out her tongue and had no choice but to pull her hand back.
Shang Wu immediately poured half of the chicken soup into A Ying's bowl: "Don't bully A Ying, I can't drink this much by myself."
Cheng Zhou looked wronged: "What do you mean by bullying her? Look how plump and healthy she is..."
"What do you mean by plump and round? I only weigh ninety pounds..."
"Really? I didn't notice."
"you!"
Cheng Zhou and A Ying were bickering animatedly.
Shang Wu sat nearby, laughing as if listening to a crosstalk performance, eating as he went.
Just as the atmosphere was getting along well, the doorbell rang again, which was completely out of place.
Aying opened the door again, and this time Chen Chunzhi, dressed like a peacock with its tail feathers spread, was holding a huge, extravagant bouquet of red roses.
“Ah Wu! I came here especially for this…”
Chen Chunzhi hadn't finished speaking when he saw Cheng Zhou, and his voice suddenly stopped.
His smile instantly turned into wariness, and he subtly scrutinized Cheng Zhou. "Oh, a guest?"
Cheng Zhou also stood up.
The two men's eyes met in mid-air, a fleeting spark passing between them.
Shang Wu suddenly felt overwhelmed.
"Why are you here too?"
Chen Chunzhi handed the flowers to Aying, then casually sat down on the other side of Shangwu and began to inquire about her well-being.
"I heard you got poisoned while traveling, so I rushed all the way from Lincheng to Yecheng."
"I called your brother to find out where you were, and guess what?"
Shang Wu raised an eyebrow: "What?"
"Your brother wouldn't tell me! I had to go to several hospitals to find out your hospitalization information and then find your address from that information!"
Chen Chunzhi tried to attract all attention, like a butterfly scattering pollen.
Cheng Zhou maintained his smile, subtly displaying his thoughtfulness by pouring water and serving food to Shang Wu.
The two secretly registered their marriage, testing each other's intentions. Even the slow-witted Shang Wu could see through their feelings.
She suddenly felt a headache.
Suddenly, Chen Chunzhi seemed to remember something and laughed nonchalantly.
"By the way, Ah Wu! Tomorrow is White Valentine's Day. I've booked the best seats at the revolving restaurant. You have to come and see me off my bad luck."
Cheng Zhou replied gently but firmly, "What a coincidence, I was just about to invite Miss Shang to dinner tomorrow. I own a very quiet private restaurant with an elegant environment, which is more suitable for Miss Shang to recuperate now."
The two men looked at Shang Wu at the same time, their gazes intense, waiting for her to make a choice.
Shang Wu was extremely annoyed by the two overly enthusiastic men in front of her.
She didn't want to agree to anyone's request; she just wanted peace and quiet.
A thought suddenly flashed through her mind, and she looked at Chen Chunzhi with a troubled and apologetic expression: "I'm so sorry, I think I promised Mr. Cheng a few days ago."
Chen Chunzhi's face immediately fell, and he glared at Cheng Zhou with displeasure.
A hint of unexpected surprise flashed in Cheng Zhou's eyes.
Chen Chunzhi was disgruntled and had no choice but to leave.
Shang Wu breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to look at Cheng Zhou, her sickly face showing a hint of cunning and apology.
"I'm so sorry, I used you as a shield earlier. I don't actually want to go anywhere tomorrow, I just want to rest at home."
Cheng Zhou was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled, his gaze towards her showing even more interest.
"It's alright, it's my honor to help Miss Shang out of this predicament. You should get some rest, I'll bring the soup over tomorrow."
Shang Wu nodded repeatedly, went over and closed the door, but when she turned around, she saw A Ying's eyes shining like light bulbs.
Aying pressed further, "Mr. Shang, are you really not interested in any of them?"
Shang Wu said helplessly, "Don't make things worse. I don't want to think about relationships right now. I'm not in the mood for that."
Ah Ying stuck out her tongue.
yes.
No matter who you are, after experiencing betrayal, grudges, and breakups and reunions, you will probably be exhausted and unable to invest in relationships again.
She silently mourned for Chen Chunzhi and Cheng Zhou for a minute.
Unfortunately, Chen Chunzhi sent over the restaurant's location that very evening.
If you don't come, I'll keep waiting for you.
Cheng Zhou sent over a photo of a table full of dishes.
I'll make these for you tomorrow. If you feel bored at home, come over to my place for a meal. I'll cook whether you come or not.
Shang Wu looked at these messages and was speechless.
She tossed and turned, and suddenly thought of a way to make them both behave.
Shang Wu smiled and replied to the messages from both of them.
the next day.
White Valentine's Day evening.
Chen Chunzhi arrived at the restaurant half an hour early, looking at the dazzling city night view outside the window, waiting with full confidence.
Although he was rejected yesterday, Shang Wu saw his message and immediately sent him a text message asking him to come to this couples' restaurant today.
Given Shang Wu's personality, she might change her mind and accept his advances.
He even prepared a Valentine's Day gift.
at the same time.
Cheng Zhou also appeared at the entrance of the elegant couples' restaurant.
He thought for a moment and decided to bring today's medicinal cuisine with him.
But the person sitting at the table he walked to wasn't Shang Wu.
It was Chen Chunzhi.
Chen Chunzhi waited and waited, but no one came. Full of questions, he bumped into Cheng Zhou, who was carrying a thermos.
Both of them were taken aback.
"What are you doing here?" Chen Chunzhi asked in an unfriendly tone.
"And why are you here?" Cheng Zhou raised an eyebrow slightly.
In a flash, both of them thought they understood something.
It is Shangwu.
It turns out she tricked them both; she didn't agree to either of them at all!
Feeling helpless and embarrassed, Chen Chunzhi rolled his eyes and suddenly put his arm around Cheng Zhou's shoulder, deliberately saying loudly, "Hey, we made plans to eat here, why are you so late! Come on, I've already made a reservation!"
Cheng Zhou instantly understood what he wanted to do.
Under the subtle gazes of the restaurant manager and waiters, he became so angry that his face turned black.
"Don't misunderstand, we're not..."
"What is it? Come on, let's eat."
Chen Chunzhi pulled him directly to sit down in a romantic double seat decorated with roses and hearts.
The atmosphere was so awkward it could be described as a three-bedroom, one-living room apartment.
All around were couples, sweetly cuddling together.
At their table alone, two grown men sat upright, looking at each other in bewilderment.
At the next table, there was a little girl who looked only five or six years old, brought by her parents. She blinked her big eyes curiously and stared at them for a long time before tugging at her mother's clothes.
In her clear, bright voice, she asked, "Mommy, Mommy, look at those uncles at that table, are they here for Valentine's Day too? Why are there two men?"
The little girl's mother was immediately embarrassed and quickly covered her child's mouth.
The entire restaurant seemed to fall silent for a moment.
Countless curious, inquisitive, and even slightly teasing gazes were cast upon him.
Chen Chunzhi: "..."
Cheng Zhou: "..."
The two of them instantly blushed, wishing they could disappear into the ground on the spot.
Meanwhile, the real culprit is lounging on the sofa at home, eating fruit that Ah Ying cut and leisurely watching a movie.
Late at night, the two went to the door together, ready to confront him.
As soon as Shang Wu opened the door, the two began to accuse each other in quick succession.
"Awu, do you know what I went through yesterday?! I was surrounded by a group of people at a romantic restaurant with a man!"
Chen Chunzhi's expression was exaggerated, showing deep grief and indignation.
“Miss Shang,” Cheng Zhou said in a relatively reserved tone, his eyes filled with helplessness and a hint of grievance, “if you don’t like me, you don’t have to play me like this.”
Shang Wu burst out laughing.
She laughed while pretending to be serious, "I really didn't mean to, it's just that you two kept bothering me."
She laughed without any restraint, and the gloom of the past few days seemed to have been largely dispelled by this burst of laughter.
Chen Chunzhi and Cheng Zhou watched her laugh heartily, and their initial gloom dissipated without them even realizing it.
They glanced at each other and found that last night's absurdity was indeed somewhat laughable.
Having finally stopped laughing, Shang Wu spoke in a relaxed tone, yet with an undeniable firmness: "Alright, alright, it's my fault. But thank you both so much, brothers. But right now I just want to quietly recuperate and design new jewelry. I really don't have the mind to deal with anything else."
She opened the door and gestured for them to leave. "You guys, go do what you need to do, stop following me around all day, okay?"
She spoke directly, but her smile remained, making it impossible for anyone to truly get angry.
Chen Chunzhi pursed his lips.
Cheng Zhou spoke gently but insisted, "Your health is the most important thing. Don't overwork yourself with design work. Contact me anytime if you need anything."
Shang Wu smiled and nodded, watching the two leave dejectedly, and then let out a sigh of relief.
Alright, we've finally gotten rid of those two.
Shang Wu instantly felt that the world was much quieter.
She took a deep breath, went back upstairs, and was about to get back to work when her phone suddenly rang.
It was the hospital director calling.
"Miss Shang, I apologize for disturbing you."
"The specialist who treated your detox last time contacted us and said that the final treatment medication you need has been prepared and will be delivered directly to the hospital tomorrow. If it's convenient for you, you can come and pick it up, or we can arrange for someone to deliver it to you."
Shang Wu's heart skipped a beat.
The opportunity has arrived.
She immediately replied, "Thank you, Dean. I'll pick it up myself tomorrow. What time will it arrive?"
The dean pondered for a moment and said, "Around ten o'clock in the morning."
"Okay, I understand."
Shang Wu's eyes were fixed on her, and she immediately asked A Ying to go out and buy a gift, giving her a large red envelope.
Regardless of the other party's attitude, she was determined to repay their life-saving grace.
The next day.
Shang Wu waited in the dean's office an hour early, her eyes fixed on the entrance to the corridor.
Her heart was pounding with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness; she couldn't wait to see who this mysterious savior was.
Time passed second by second.
Finally, a figure appeared at the end of the corridor, carrying a high-end medical insulated box, and was talking quietly with the hospital director as he walked over.
When Shang Wu saw that person, she froze completely.
It's Kindred?!
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