They say they're leaving, but it won't actually be that soon.
Shen Nan went on business, which the captain called a punishment, but only insiders knew that he would likely be transferred to another job after returning.
In short, it's uncertain.
She blinked and looked at Shen Nan: "You just came out and you've already brought me such good news?"
Shen Nan smiled gently and pinched her cheek: "Sorry, I haven't come to see you for several days. Are you feeling better now?"
Zhou Zuizui nodded, her lips curving into a smile, and said, "It's much better now. Even when you don't come, they've already seen you. And Mom comes every day, right on time at noon and in the evening."
Zhou's mother probably knew what had happened, and she had been treating Zhou Zuizui extremely well these past few days.
It's not that she was bad before; she was very good before. But these past few days, her gentleness has been unbelievable to Zhou Zuizui. If only Zhou's mother were her own mother.
Thinking this way, she couldn't help but spit a few more times. Zhou's mother was her own mother now; what was she thinking?
But without a doubt, she envied Shen Nan.
The Shen family's education was relatively strict, and the household was also very disciplined. She knew that Shen Nan had never slept in since he was a child; he was basically dragged out of bed around 5 a.m. for running training. He was still young then, and it was for his health. Shen's parents and grandfather didn't think much of it; they wouldn't force their child to develop in any particular direction in the future.
Aside from being meticulous, they mostly allowed Shen Nan to develop freely.
He could play with his brothers and classmates, or he could stay at home and study various models. Even if he did poorly on exams, his mother and the others wouldn't say much.
Although Shen Nan has always had excellent grades since childhood.
In short, Zhou Zuizui envied everything about her. She didn't really ask for anything; she just wanted an ordinary family and ordinary parents, and hoped that her parents loved her.
Which child wouldn't yearn to grow up in an environment of love?
She longed for it, and even now that she's grown up and an adult, she still longs for it.
...
Shen Nan reached out and hugged her, then hummed in agreement: "I'll give Mom a reward later."
Zhou Zuizui chuckled and smiled at him, "It's too early, do you want to take another nap?"
It's only a little past six o'clock.
Shen Nan kissed her cheek and whispered his agreement, "Okay."
"Let's sleep in the bed."
Shen Nan glanced at the narrow bed, chuckled softly, and lay down on it, pulling the person into his arms. Only then did it feel real.
However, even though they said they were going to sleep, they didn't actually fall asleep right away. As soon as they held each other, they became a little distracted. Shen Nan lowered his head and kissed the corner of her lips, moving down her body. Considering her injured arm, he didn't dare to do anything too reckless.
After a while, Zhou Zuizui was released by him, panting heavily.
Her face flushed noticeably, and she pinched his arm with her uninjured hand, speechless, and said through gritted teeth, "Chen Nan."
Shen Nan chuckled softly, burying his face in her neck and nuzzling her neck: "Why can't you breathe again? Hmm?"
Zhou Zuizui: "…………"
She was a patient and didn't want to argue with hooligans at that moment.
snort!
"Time to sleep." Zhou Zuizui blinked, she really was a little sleepy.
"Okay." Shen Nan patted her back gently, his voice soft, "Go to sleep."
"Um."
Zhou Zuizui closed her eyes, sensing the atmosphere in front of her, and soon fell into a deep sleep.
She's been in the hospital for the past few days, lying in bed for a very long time, but she's barely slept at all. She already has severe insomnia, and with this whole mess, every time she closes her eyes, those scenes keep replaying in her mind, followed by all sorts of possibilities.
The more I thought about it, the less I could fall asleep.
For her, Shen Nan was both a sleeping pill and a source of security.
Zhou Zuizui can fall asleep immediately when he's around.
After watching the person in his arms fall asleep, Shen Nan closed his eyes to rest. He hadn't had a good night's sleep in the past few days either.
Shen's mother arrived quite early today. Although she knew Shen Nan should be able to come back, she didn't expect him to arrive at the hospital so early.
She was stunned when she opened the door and saw the two people on the bed. She laughed and scolded them, and was about to leave when Shen Nan called her back.
"mom?"
After a short while, Shen Nan tucked Zhou Zuizui back into the blankets. Seeing that she was still asleep, he took a coat and went outside.
Mother Shen was sitting there waiting for him. When she saw him, she glanced at him and said with a smile, "Why didn't you tell us?"
"It's too early," Shen Nan said, scratching his head. "I'm afraid you're still asleep."
I mainly forgot.
Mother Shen glanced at him, but didn't expose him.
She looked Shen Nan up and down, then smiled and asked, "Are you alright?"
"It's nothing." Shen Nan reached out and hugged his mother. "Thank you, Mom. You've worked hard."
Mother Shen glared at him: "No need to thank me, it's my duty to take care of Chuichui." She was relieved after seeing that Shen Nanzhen was not injured anywhere: "Chuihui can be discharged after two more days of observation."
She thought for a moment and said, "You're busy in the army every day, why don't we let her come home and take care of her?"
Shen Nan pondered for a moment and said, "Let's see. It mainly depends on her."
He said in a low voice, "But after I'm discharged from the hospital, I'll go home with her for two days."
Upon hearing this, Mother Shen's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly agreed, "Okay, okay. We'll talk about it after I'm discharged from the hospital."
"Um."
After leaving the things behind, Chen's mother went back first.
With her son around, her daughter-in-law probably didn't need her as a third wheel. In this respect, Mother Shen was more open-minded than anyone else.
Shen Nan escorted her downstairs, and only after seeing the family driver did he smile and go upstairs.
After washing up, Zhou Zuizui still hadn't woken up.
Shen Nan wasn't in a hurry. He took out his phone and sat down to the side, looking at it and waiting. There weren't many messages on his phone, but there were messages from Zhou Ran and Lu Jiaxiu about those people.
After glancing at each one, he lowered his head to reply to Zhou Ran.
Because of the kidnapping incident, and the fact that Zhou Zuizui had a document that raised too many questions, the police began to investigate. And once they started investigating, they found that things were much more complicated than they seemed.
Jiayue has never had a very good reputation over the years. Although it looks like a big company, it actually has many internal problems.
Upon investigation, all sorts of accounts and situations became clear. Apart from the kidnapping case, they had skimmed off an unknown amount of money from a government-cooperative project a few years ago, and even caused a death back then, but it was covered up as an accident.
Now, everything has been revealed.
Zhou Ji wasn't alone; he even had several partners, all of whom were blinded by profit and had taken this step as well.
In a short time, all the partners involved in that project were identified.
Although the person who died was not related to Zhou Ji, he was a partner in the same business. They had overpowered him back then, which led to his rebellion. He went to negotiate with them and fell to his death from an unfinished building.
This is what Shen Nan told Zhou Zuizui after she woke up that day. Of course, it was also a coincidence that the news was broadcast at the same time.
Although Shen Nan didn't explain it clearly, the general idea was clear: Jia Yue had been seized, declared bankrupt, and its shareholders had been arrested. In addition to kidnapping, they had also been involved in tax evasion and other illegal activities. The specific amounts and items involved still need further investigation. The other partners were also arrested.
When Zhou Zuizui looked at the TV screen, her expression remained unchanged, as if she had nothing to do with the two people.
Shen Nan observed her expression for a while, but didn't say anything.
Only after the news ended did she ask, "We still don't know how many years he'll be sentenced to, right?"
"Hmm." Shen Nan nodded: "It depends on the amount."
Zhou Zuizui nodded and said softly, "Let's make a judgment. People who do wrong things should always be punished."
No one can escape unscathed.
The net of Heaven is vast, its meshes are wide, yet nothing escapes it. They should have known this day would come when they did it.
Shen Nan squeezed her hand, but didn't say anything to comfort her.
For the next two days, Shen Nan stayed with her at the hospital. The injuries on the rest of her body had almost healed, but her broken arm was still beyond repair and would require some time to heal.
After examining her head and confirming that the concussion wasn't serious, the doctor smiled and nodded, saying, "You can be discharged now. If you experience dizziness or lightheadedness, remember to come back for a checkup."
Zhou Zuizui nodded: "Okay, thank you, doctor."
The doctor glanced at Shen Nan: "You're welcome, it's my pleasure."
Shen Nan smiled gently: "Thank you."
The man glanced at him and said, "Take good care of your wife, or your mother will come after you."
Shen Nan reluctantly agreed, "I know, I definitely will."
Zhou Zuizui was discharged from the hospital, and many people came to visit.
Xia Wen, Ai Zeyang, Tang Yu... Duan Ziyu and Wei Yi, as well as Lu Jiaxiu and the others, all arrived.
She looked at the group of people in front of her, both amused and exasperated, and raised an eyebrow: "Why go to all this trouble?"
Xia Wen glared at her: "Otherwise what? You're a national-level figure now, we need to protect you properly."
Zhou Zuizui smiled and looked at Wei Yi: "Is Wei Yi feeling better?"
"I'm much better." Duan Weiyi's injuries were not serious. He stayed in the hospital for two days before begging Duan Ziyu to let him go home. He was then discharged smoothly and returned home.
Although my movements are still restricted, it's still more comfortable than being in the hospital.
"That's good."
Lu Jiaxiu clapped his hands and said, "Let's go, let's go back. We'll celebrate with your wife at Master Shen's house tonight."
Zhou Zuizui was both amused and exasperated: "Okay."
The group left the hospital in a lively atmosphere. After they left, Shen Nan and Zhou Zuizui were still in one car, followed by three luxury cars in a grand procession.
As soon as Zhou Zuizui got into the car, she couldn't help but glance back and ask Shen Nan, "Xia Wen and Tang Yu are in the same car? What about Ai Zeyang?"
Shen Nan hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "Let's go with Hu Yi and the others."
Zhou Zuizui nodded, then touched her phone and sent a message to Xia Wen: What's going on?
Xia Wen: Nothing's wrong. He just stubbornly followed me here. He came with Lu Jiaxiu.
Zhou Zuizui: Oh~ really? You guys are going straight to the supermarket later?
Xia Wen: Yes, you guys go home first. We'll go buy groceries. With so many people tonight, hot pot is the only option.
Zhou Zuizui: Okay, thank you for your hard work.
The group was going to their house to have a hot pot feast to celebrate.
Zhou Zuizui, being a patient, decided not to cause any trouble and went home early with Shen Nan, along with Duan Ziyu and Duan Weiyi.
These two people are also not suitable for going to the supermarket.
Zhou Zuizui was happy as long as Duan Weiyi was around. Although she was only Duan Weiyi's half-sister, she was the same to her.
She was his younger sister, the sister he had searched for among many people.
As soon as Duan Weiyi entered the house, the first thing he saw was Fanfan.
"Wow, have all the kittens gotten so white?"
Zhou Zuizui glanced at it and was also a little surprised: "Yeah, my mom took care of me during my hospital stay. I didn't expect her to take such good care of me."
Chen's mother had taken the food back home a few days ago and only delivered it to the two of them this morning. She also had the housekeeper come and clean the house.
Zhou Zuizui couldn't help but pinch Fanfan's back, stroking it and sighing, "Now I finally understand why everyone likes cats so much. They feel so comfortable to touch."
The only one with bright eyes held up the food and said, "Waaah, so cute! It's a Ragdoll cat, right? It's so adorable."
At first, I didn't realize it was such a noble little cat when it was in the yard. It was all dirty, with mud and dust covering the white cat. You really couldn't tell it was such a noble breed.
Zhou Zuizui nodded: "Now I can see a little bit, but before I really couldn't see any at all."
The eyes are truly beautiful; Ragdoll cats have bright, blue eyes that look especially lovely.
Duan Ziyu frowned as she looked at Duan Weiyi holding the cat, but didn't say anything, and just sat lazily to one side.
Shen Nan ignored these people; they were all acquaintances, so there was no need to be polite.
He first packed their belongings into the room, and then glanced around the kitchen, opening the refrigerator and taking a look.
Shen's mother truly deserves to be called the best mother in the world; she came over and even filled their refrigerator.
Shen Nan smiled and looked at the two of them: "Besides hot pot, what else would you like to eat?"
Zhou Zuizui blinked: "Chicken wings."
Duan Weiyi: "Chicken leg."
Shen Nan: "…………"
He coughed, smiled, and nodded: "Okay, here are some chicken wings and drumsticks for you."
Zhou Zuizui played with the cat for a while, then thought for a moment and gave the living room space to the two people before going to the kitchen.
"Do you need my help?"
Shen Nan smiled, glanced at her injured hand, and teased, "How can my wife help?"
Zhou Zuizui raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Verbal encouragement, you know."
As Shen Nan listened, a thought crossed his mind.
He stared intently at Zhou Zuizui, then glanced at the two people outside. After confirming that they couldn't see him from this corner, he couldn't resist and pressed her down for a kiss.
Shen Nan kissed the corner of her lips for a while before pulling away, his voice hoarse as he said, "Hmm, that's a good verbal encouragement."
Zhou Zuizui's face flushed, and she glared at him speechlessly.
That scoundrel.
"They are the only ones outside."
Shen Nan: "We can't see them, they're just playing with the cat."
Zhou Zuizui rolled her eyes: "Hurry up and cook!" She rubbed her stomach and sighed, "I'm so hungry."
Shen Nan patted her head and hurriedly replied, "Right away."
How could I not immediately comply with my wife's request?
The two were being affectionate in the kitchen, and the two outside were getting along well. Duan Weiyi and Duan Ziyu already had an ambiguous relationship, and as for when that unspoken understanding would be revealed, Zhou Zuizui didn't want to, and couldn't, care.
She didn't ask for much, just to avoid getting hurt.
Moreover, judging from the current situation, Duan Weiyi is unlikely to get injured.
Before long, the group that had gone grocery shopping returned. Duan Weiyi looked at the table being set up and said, "Big brother will be coming too, could you save a seat for me, sister?"
"Of course you can."
Zhou Zuizui laughed: "Save a spot for Duan Bowen."
Shen Nan snorted and turned back to the kitchen.
Lu Jiaxiu said, "Zhou Ran is coming too. He's been working overtime for several days, so he should be able to come today."
"OK."
Somewhat surprisingly, both Shen Nan and Hu Yi can cook. The two men prepared dinner. Although hot pot is just something you throw in the pot, Shen Nan also made several other main dishes. They also bought a lot of cooked food, and suddenly, the atmosphere was perfect.
Zhou Ran was the last to arrive, and as soon as he came in, he was forced to drink several glasses of wine as punishment.
Zhou Ran was both amused and exasperated, and her expression softened a bit: "Alright, what if I have work to do later?"
Lu Jiaxiu held back for a moment, then said speechlessly, "Being a police officer isn't easy."
Zhou Ran smiled and said, "Serving the people."
This immediately enlivened the atmosphere at the table once again.
Zhou Zuizui looked at the group of people, her eyes full of smiles.
She once thought that Xia Wen and Ai Zeyang might be her only two friends in her life, but she never expected to gain so much after returning.
She was very grateful that Shen Nan had used his own methods to bring her into his circle of friends and even gave her all the sense of security she wanted.
When a group of people get together, they start making a ruckus and it never stops, not to mention Zhou Zuizui, who is a heavy drinker.
Zhou Zuizui's hand is injured, but that doesn't mean she can't drink. She brought out the wine she brewed here and let them taste it.
Ai Zeyang smacked his lips and said, "This wine you brew is my favorite."
Tang Yu nodded in agreement, saying, "It has a mellow flavor with a hint of sweetness; it's a good wine." He looked at Zhou Zuizui and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, would you like to brew a little more?"
Zhou Zuizui chuckled, but before she could answer, Duan Bowen said, "I want to buy some too! Why don't you make a lot for me?"
Shen Nan, unable to bear it any longer, directly refused: "Not for sale!"
Dream on! He even wants his wife to make these specifically for him.
Duan Bowen glanced at him and said, "I'm asking about your wife, not you. Don't be so chauvinistic."
Shen Nan: "…………"
I'm so annoyed.
Zhou Zuizui smiled, her eyes crinkling: "Selling them is unrealistic, but if you want them, I can give them to you. I have quite a few here."
"Yes, yes."
The group instantly became excited.
Duan Bowen stroked his chin and said, "My dad quite likes to drink."
Lu Jiaxiu nodded, "My dad likes it too."
Shen Nan narrowed his eyes and it took him a while to control the urge to throw these people out.
That night, everyone except the woman got drunk.
Zhou Zuizui looked at the room full of drunkards and was speechless.
She and Xia Wen exchanged a glance and coughed, "What do we do now?"
"Why don't we just put them all in the guest room and let them sleep?"
Zhou Zuizui was silent for a while, then suddenly said, "My family is really poor, and our house is really small."
Xia Wen: "Why don't you repeat what you just said in front of Captain Shen?"
"I wouldn't dare," Zhou Zuizui laughed heartily.
After a while, Duan Weiyi looked at the drunk Duan Ziyu and asked in disbelief, "Sister, my brother is actually drunk?"
Zhou Zuizui raised an eyebrow and hummed, "Drunk."
She looked at Wei Yi: "Haven't you ever been drunk before?"
Duan Weiyi thought for a moment and said, "He is in poor health and rarely drinks alcohol."
So I've never seen him drunk.
Upon hearing this, Xia Wen smiled meaningfully and curled her lips: "Do you know how your brother behaves when he's drunk?"
Duan Weiyi shook his head blankly: "I don't know."
Zhou Zuizui and Xia Wen exchanged a glance, then both coughed knowingly before saying, "How about we try to probe?"
Duan Weiyi: "Okay."
She leaned closer to Duan Ziyu and sniffed him; the smell of alcohol on him was indeed quite strong.
She reached out and pinched Duan Ziyu's cheek, but he slapped her hand away.
Xia Wen looked at him and suggested with a smile, "Ask him if he still recognizes you."
Just as Duan Weiyi was about to ask, Zhou Zuizui interrupted, "Ask when you get home."
She was thinking of Wei Yi, in case they overheard her revealing the truth after drinking.
Xia Wen laughed: "Yes, yes, let's call the driver at home."
Staying here is impractical, since there's only one guest room, and it's unlikely that everyone could just be left there unattended.
A short while later, the Duan family's driver arrived. After seeing the Duan family off, Lu Jiaxiu and Hu Yi, who were also drivers, arrived. Zhou Ran, however, did not have a driver.
However, he was quite lucid; although he spoke slowly, he was still normal.
“I’m going back with them.”
Zhou Zuizui nodded: "Okay, call me if anything comes up?"
"OK."
Suddenly, only Tang Yu and Ai Zeyang were left in the room.
Zhou Zuizui coughed and looked at Xia Wen: "What should we do with these two? Ai Zeyang sent his driver to pick him up, but what about President Tang? Are you going to take him back?"
Xia Wen refused without even thinking.
"I don't……"
"Give yourself a chance," Zhou Zuizui whispered from the side. "Xia Wen, don't let the past hold you back."
Xia Wen was taken aback, then understood what she meant.
After a while, Xia Wen took a deep breath, looked at the man sleeping not far away, her eyes flashed, and said, "We'll talk about it later. I'll take him back."
"Um."
After seeing everyone off, Zhou Zuizui looked at the last one and smiled.
She knew all too well how honest Shen Nan was when he was drunk.
She first cleaned up all the trash she could before coming out of the kitchen. Since she had one hand that wasn't very convenient, it wasn't practical for her to help Chen Nan back to his room.
She coughed, patted Shen Nan's cheek, and called out, "Shen Nan."
"Hmm?" Shen Nan mumbled sleepily, "It's time to go back to my room."
The next second, Shen Nan stood up from the sofa and staggered back to his room.
Zhou Zuizui smiled and followed her inside.
She looked at the swaying man, thought for a moment, and said, "You sit on the bed."
Shen Nan nodded and sat down obediently.
Zhou Zuizui's eyes lit up, and she leaned closer, asking, "Are you still conscious?"
"Um."
Would you like a glass of water?
"want."
Zhou Zuizui laughed, went to pour water for the man, and after feeding him the water, he drank the remaining half cup himself.
I'm a little thirsty.
She put the glass aside, reached out and pinched Shen Nan's cheek. "Captain Shen, with your alcohol tolerance, remember not to drink when you go out in the future. If someone tricks you into revealing something, you're finished."
At this moment, Captain Shen knew nothing.
He lay on the bed, opened his eyes, looked at Zhou Zuizui, and blinked.
Seeing his expression, Zhou Zuizui felt a little tempted to tease him.
"Captain Shen, may I ask you a few questions?" she said, taking out her phone to start recording a video.
Shen Nan was obedient and let others take advantage of him.
Who is your wife?
"Blow it on."
Zhou Zuizui laughed: "Is your wife pretty?"
"nice."
Do you love your wife?
"like."
"How much do you like it?" She looked intently at Shen Nan, expecting an answer.
The next second, Zhou Zuizui was pinned to the bed. The man approached, his deep voice close to her ear, "I'm going to tell you now how much I like it."
Author's Note: Captain Shen: If you've been fooled once, will you be fooled a second time?
Author: Hmm? No?
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