trap?
"No!" Zhou Min didn't care about remaining silent and refused directly, taking a step back and breaking away from Zhou Qiting's hand.
Not to mention that the two of them are no longer in a relationship where they can live together. Even if we take a step back... no, let's take a thousand steps back. If we really compromise and let Zhou Qiting live here, with her physical condition, she will get frozen to death if she is not careful.
Moreover, this small basement room that was temporarily rented had no heating, no hot water, the bed was less than one meter wide, and there was only one quilt. Even if Zhou Min was strong, he probably wouldn't be able to sleep on the floor in such weather.
We can't sleep together, right?
Zhou Min withdrew his thoughts that had gone too far, frowned and looked at Zhou Qiting, thinking about what physical method he could use to "invite" her out without being too rude if she refused to leave.
Zhou Qiting found her dilemma amusing and offered her another option: "Then come back to the hotel with me."
"Zhou Qiting." Hearing the other party's almost teasing tone, Zhou Min finally realized that something was wrong and called her name very seriously as a warning.
Only then did Zhou Min realize that ever since he met Zhou Qiting, he had been led by her and had repeatedly behaved irrationally.
Even if he was powerless to resist when facing Zhou Qiting, the other party had reached such an arrogant level that Zhou Min felt that he had to cut his losses in time.
"First of all, I want to reiterate that we have no connection now. I will not let you stay, and it is even more impossible for me to leave with you. Secondly, this is my home, and I will not hold it against you for barging in without my consent. Now, please leave."
"No connection at all?"
Zhou Qiting looked at Zhou Min with red eyes as he said so many rejections in one breath. Instead of feeling frustrated, he found it even more interesting.
"But I like you." She used her index finger to stroke the tip of her nose, signaling Zhou Min not to forget the scent of the perfume she often used in the room. "And you also... still have feelings for me, don't you?"
After saying that, she smiled and looked deeply into Zhou Min's eyes, waiting patiently for him to answer her question.
Zhou Min was speechless. When Zhou Yiting came in, she had already missed the best opportunity to explain because she was worried that the other party might be injured. Now no matter how much she tried to defend herself, it seemed futile.
Fortunately, after all, she has been worn down by time for another three years. Compared with her previous helplessness in dealing with Zhou Qiting, she now understands a truth, that is, solving problems does not necessarily require reasoning, and you can take action directly when necessary.
Not caring about whether it was impolite or not, Zhou Min planned to carry Zhou Qiting by the waist without even saying hello and walked out through the door.
Just like three years ago, her thoughts were almost written on her face. The moment her eyes fell on her waist, Zhou Qiting knew what she wanted to do and spoke before she could make a move.
"You don't seem to want me to stay here."
The slightly lost tone made Zhou Min's hand, which was about to move, freeze at her side. She saw that Zhou Qiting's eyelashes were half closed, and the emotion in his eyes was unclear.
Just as Zhou Min was hesitating whether to follow Zhou Qiting's advice and say that he really didn't want her to stay here, Zhou Qiting continued, "...Then can you take me back to the hotel? I didn't bring any bodyguards with me, and the security around here doesn't seem to be very good."
Compared to letting her stay here or going back with her to stay in a hotel, this request seemed more acceptable to Zhou Min.
But Zhou Min won't be fooled again.
She refused righteously, "It's not convenient for me, you can take a taxi."
"Can't you just take me downstairs to the hotel?" Zhou Qiting reached out and gently pinched the corner of Zhou Min's coat, then looked up at Zhou Min.
Seeing the clarity in her eyes, which didn't seem to have any other intentions, Zhou Min's remaining refusal was completely blocked in his throat.
Zhou Min also took into consideration that the public security here was indeed chaotic, and the weather was cold. If he let Zhou Qiting go back alone, he would really be worried.
"We agreed that we would just deliver it downstairs," Zhou Min emphasized again.
Zhou Yiting blinked slowly and nodded slightly to show that he would not speak out of turn.
"Then wait a moment."
After saying that, Zhou Min walked to the corner, opened the suitcase placed there, and prepared to get a thicker coat for Zhou Qiting to put on first. She also needed to change her coat that was stained with the smell of cigarettes and alcohol.
After Zhou Min turned around, Zhou Qiting's originally calm expression became difficult to maintain. A slight headache made her frown slightly. She raised her hand tiredly to rub her temples, and then adjusted herself before Zhou Min turned around.
Zhou Min, who was rummaging through the suitcase, felt a little embarrassed because she found that besides the one she was wearing, she only had one thick coat left. After hesitating for a moment, she took off her dirty coat, put on a sweatshirt, and picked up the clean coat she had just found and handed it to Zhou Qiting.
"You are wearing too little. Put on some clothes before you go out."
As expected, Zhou Qiting did not take the coat handed to her by Zhou Min. Instead, she reached out and touched the two pitifully thin clothes on her body, looking at her with a questioning look.
Seeing Zhou Min curl his lips and look away without saying anything, and his hand holding the coat, Zhou Qiting laughed and said in a hoarse voice: "The hotel has heating, and the car should have it too. You should wear it."
After saying that, she opened the door and walked out first. Not afraid that Zhou Min would go back on his word, she simply closed the door and stood outside the door, waiting quietly for Zhou Min to come out.
Zhou Min noticed that Zhou Qiting looked a little tired. After walking out the door, he put his coat on her without asking her wishes, and without giving her any more chance to refuse, he walked straight up the stairs.
"Thank you."
Zhou Qiting thanked him softly and followed Zhou Min slowly. Zhou Min adjusted his pace according to the footsteps behind him.
Although it was early in the morning, it was not yet time for work and there were not many people on the street. Zhou Min and Zhou Qiting walked to the side of the road, asked for the address of the hotel, and took out their mobile phones to call a private car for her.
During the few minutes of waiting for the bus, the two of them did not speak. They stood side by side with some distance between them. Zhou Min saw Zhou Qiting looking at the ground in a daze with his eyes lowered, wondering what he was thinking.
Zhou Min also briefly thought about what he should do next.
It seems that Zhou Qiting does not intend to leave easily because of what he said.
But based on Zhou Min's understanding of Zhou Yiting, she would not do anything without confidence. After thinking about it carefully, Zhou Min felt that there was a high probability that he would be caught again.
Could it be that Zhou Qiting's bodyguards were already lying in ambush at the hotel entrance, waiting for him to fall into the trap?
If this time I really just send Zhou Qiting back, should I hide somewhere else temporarily afterwards?
Zhou Min began to think about two possible responses, but he had no intention of returning to Zhou Qiting.
Zhou Xihe was right back then. Not only was Zhou Min not worthy of Zhou Qiting, but his criminal status would indeed have a negative impact on Zhou Qiting.
Even without others pointing it out, Zhou Min has always been very clear that even if she didn't know what Chen Shu had done, she would still leave Zhou Qiting.
Was he really as important as Zhou Qiting said? Even if he was, was he truly irreplaceable?
Zhou Min knew that with Zhou Qiting's status and charm, as long as she waved her hand, there would always be people who would rush to her and go through fire and water for her. He was just one of the countless people in the world.
It's just that their destinies intersected by mistake, which led to the wrong feelings.
For Zhou Min, who had a miserable life, this was a gift from fate, but for Zhou Qiting, who had a smooth life, this was a mockery of fate.
It's like... it's like a stray dog wading through the mud, accidentally breaking into a magnificent palace, enjoying the privileges that don't belong to it, but leaving a mess all over the floor.
If it were another dog, it might be more worthy of this cherishment.
If it had been someone else, perhaps there would have been a happier ending.
The car slowly stopped in front of the two of them. Zhou Min suppressed his emotions, stepped forward first, opened the door, and motioned Zhou Qiting to get in first.
Zhou Qiting did not refuse, but pulled Zhou Min's clothes and asked her to sit in the back seat with him.
Zhou Min, who originally planned to sit in the passenger seat, had his intention predicted and had to sit next to Zhou Qiting and fasten his seat belts for her and himself.
The car drove out smoothly. Zhou Qiting took Zhou Min's hand, held it tightly, put them both into his coat pocket, and lowered his head to lean lightly on her shoulder.
Zhou Min was stunned at first, then he obediently adjusted his sitting position to make Zhou Qiting lean more comfortably, but his eyes only dared to fall on the changing street scenes outside the car window.
Wearing more clothes is still useful. Zhou Min could feel that Zhou Qiting's hand holding his was no longer cold, but rather warm.
"Zhou Min." Zhou Qiting called her softly, and her voice sounded a little nasal.
Zhou Min turned his head slightly and looked at Zhou Yiting, and found that she had closed her eyes.
Zhou Qiting squeezed Zhou Min's palm and continued in a low voice: "You are the most gentle and considerate person I have ever met."
Zhou Min's face suddenly became hot, and his throat rolled unconsciously. He quickly turned his head away and continued to look out the window, saying softly, "If you're sleepy, take a nap. I'll call you when we get there."
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