As soon as the guard finished speaking, Zuo Yiling raised her head and stared intently at him.
"He said he was sorry to you, so it's normal for you to feel resentful. He doesn't want to burden you, but he needs you right now."
The last sentence was added by the guard on his own initiative. He said it with some trepidation, hoping it wasn't unnecessary.
Unexpectedly, the effect was surprisingly good. Upon hearing the words "I need you," Zuo Yiling burst into tears.
She cried her heart out, as if she were crying out all the resentment and grievances she had felt before.
Much later, she wiped away her tears, nodded, and said, "I'll go!"
The security guard breathed a sigh of relief and handed her a tissue. "Speaking of which, you're still a legally married couple. Although Tao Jianian had an affair, you're not divorced yet, so..."
However, there are reasons for this, and the guards will not require you to take care of him; it all depends on your wishes.
Of course, our reasons for choosing you are not only his, but also our considerations.
You two have been together for many years and know each other's habits, so we are at ease knowing that you will take care of him.
Another point is that life is getting harder and harder, and the security detail is a highly coveted job. If you go, it will be a form of security for your future.
I think Tao Jianian had this in mind when he recommended you to us.”
Zuo Yiling nodded, already sobbing uncontrollably.
The guard sighed and left, letting her process the news.
In fact, for Zuo Yiling, agreeing to take care of Tao Jianian was not only because of their feelings for each other, but more importantly, because of the guarantee that the guard mentioned.
However, she felt uneasy, which is why she remained unmoved before the guards tried to appeal to her emotions.
Only after hearing that he felt guilty towards her and that he still had feelings for her did she agree to put aside her reservations and take care of him.
Of course, without the perks offered by the guard team, she wouldn't have decided to take on this hot potato. After all, she's barely able to take care of herself right now.
Previously, even though they lived in the apocalypse, Tao Jianian had almost no gigs. But at least he had a place on Suzhou TV, which prevented the two of them from living in poverty.
But then an earthquake struck, and they lost all their belongings, including their jobs at the television station.
At first, the two were able to encourage each other and comfort themselves that this was just a transitional period. Everything would be alright once the city was rebuilt.
But after Tao Jianian found another better match, she could only stay alone in the refugee area, smelling the stench emanating from her body every day, listening to the refugees grinding their teeth and snoring, and drinking the rice soup provided by the guard team.
That moment was truly devastating.
In particular, hearing news of Tao Jianian and Yuan Ruoxi's affection from time to time almost made her depressed.
Although you can turn a deaf ear at first, who knows if the other party will take it seriously?
Then, an unexpected accident occurred.
Upon hearing the news, she felt distressed and incredulous, but she never considered taking the initiative to seek out Tao Jianian.
After all, he has forgotten himself and is incapable of taking care of himself; anyone who takes over would be a burden.
So when the guard came to find her, although she still had feelings for Tao Jianian, she was still terrified and turned pale.
It wasn't until later, when the guard finished speaking, that she felt relieved. Then came the emotional outburst, the catharsis.
The reason she cried was not only because her relationship had been resolved, but more importantly, because she no longer had to worry about making a living.
Although she had to take care of a disabled person, at least he was her husband in name only, and she had feelings for him.
Moreover, the job offered by the guard team was stable and easy, which was perfect for her.
So she cried.
Those tears contained not only a protest against the bleak past but also an expectation for the future.
Others, unaware of Zuo Yiling's thoughts, upon hearing her weep, simply assumed that this woman was kind and compassionate.
In reality, the adult world is not about simple emotional investment; it's more about considerations of self-interest.
Of course, this has nothing to do with the guards.
The guards waited outside the tent for a while before preparing to take Zuo Yiling to Dongcheng.
But Zuo Yiling refused, saying that she was not in good condition and would not be able to take care of Tao Jianian if she went. She suggested that she wait until she was ready before going.
The guard looked at the pale and thin Zuo Yiling, nodded, and went to report to his superior.
After Qin Yuncheng learned that the deal had been done, he didn't mind that the other party would have to wait a few more days to come. He immediately ordered his men to arrange accommodations at their base camp.
But after the others left, he looked pained.
Because of a useless superhuman, he actually had to lose a job and an apartment. It's really a loss.
Moreover, because Tao Jianian is disabled, they cannot just find any room to make do.
So, he ordered his men to look for a dormitory room with a bathroom on the first floor. If there isn't one, he'll have to find someone to arrange a different room. Who knows, he might have to pay some price for that.
Ugh, this is such a hassle!
Since no accommodation had been arranged, there was no rush for Zuo Yiling to pick up Tao Jianian. The situation remained unchanged until the weekend, when a 35-square-meter suite on the first floor was finally vacated.
After inspecting the place, Qin Yuncheng felt it was a suitable place for the couple to live. Not wanting any further complications, he immediately arranged for someone to pick up Zuo Yiling.
And so, the scene just now unfolded: Zuo Yiling, with trembling hands, lifted the tent flap of Yuan Ruoxi's tent.
When she went in, she saw Tao Jianian lying on the bed, looking extremely thin.
The man before me was a far cry from the dashing heartthrob I'd always been. His cheekbones were prominent, and he was practically skin and bones. He lay there, coughing weakly every now and then.
At this moment, even though she was mentally prepared, she was still alarmed by his frail health.
The thought of her once handsome and charming husband being tormented into this state in such a short time was unbearable to her.
She glared angrily at the two women in the tent and demanded, "Which of you is Yuan Ruoxi? Why did you take him from me and then not cherish him?"
Yuan Ruoxi and Lu Nanfang were both terrified by each other's bloodshot eyes. They trembled and backed away, one shaking her head and saying, "It wasn't me." The other muttered, "It's not my fault."
As soon as Zuo Yiling heard it, she knew who the culprit was. Without thinking, she rushed forward, grabbed the other person's hair, and slapped the other person's face until it was swollen.
Lu Nanfang was stunned for a moment, then, fearing that things would escalate, she took the opportunity to slip away.
Tao Jianian saw it, but didn't stop her. He knew that the girl had ill intentions.
Indeed, although Lu Nanfang went to report the news, she seemed to be afraid that Yuan Ruoxi had not learned her lesson, so she walked slowly.
Tao Jianian was also angry with Yuan, so he watched his tigress unleash her fury without saying a word.
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