Chapter 16

Cat noodles definitely cannot be fed. Shen Tingzhou glanced at the bananas on the table and hesitated to break off one and hand it to Xu Xun.

The other party didn't answer and continued to look at him.

Shen Tingzhou paused for a few seconds, peeled the banana, and passed it over again.

Xu Xun... answered the call, although he still didn't look very happy.

After soothing the most primitive inhabitants, Shen Tingzhou continued to stroke the cat happily.

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In the evening, Shen Tingzhou did not take Xiaoyinjianceng back home because the atmosphere between the two cats was not that tense.

Although he was a little disappointed, Shen Tingzhou was still very happy to see Xiaoyin gradually integrating into the group.

After driving back home and taking a shower and getting ready for bed, Shen Tingzhou received a call from Zhou Zitan.

Zhou Zitan's adoptive mother had her birthday and invited Shen Tingzhou to come and visit that day.

Zhou Zitan said eagerly, "Come on, come on. I will introduce you to my mother and let her know that I also have serious friends."

Shen Tingzhou: ...

Shen Tingzhou originally wanted to refuse, but he could not resist Zhou Zitan's persuasion.

Birthday is this Friday.

Zhou Zitan's father generously booked the top floor of the Platinum Hyatt Hotel and invited many close friends and business partners to celebrate his wife's birthday.

Zhou Zitan has a very good relationship with his adoptive mother and even dyed his hair back to black the day before his birthday.

When Shen Tingzhou passed away, Zhou Zitan stayed with his adoptive mother He Ranjie.

He was wearing a simple shirt and trousers, with his hair neatly tied back to reveal his full forehead. He looked very obedient as he lowered his head and talked to He Ranjie.

Shen Tingzhou had never seen Zhou Zitan like this before.

Even in front of He Yanting, Zhou Zitan was not the good student who seemed to be able to go on stage to receive the award immediately.

Zhou Zitan spotted Shen Tingzhou and raised his hand to greet him, "Doctor Shen."

Shen Tingzhou walked over and nodded to He Ranjie, saying, "Auntie, happy birthday."

He Ranjie has a bright and strong appearance. Even though she is a bit older, her looks are still very outstanding. Her gentle temperament neutralizes the aggressiveness of her appearance. Her eyes, which contain a faint smile, make people feel friendly from the bottom of their hearts.

"I've heard about you from the detective for a long time, and today I finally met you. You're also the first friend he brought back for me to meet."

Shen Tingzhou had an inexplicable hallucination, "You are the first girlfriend he brought home."

Shen Tingzhou had no choice but to say, "I have only known Zi Tan for a short time."

He Ranjie: "True friends don't care about the length of time. Xiaotan can be a little willful sometimes, please take care of me."

Shen Tingzhou: "You are so polite."

Zhou Zitan leaned his head in front of He Ranjie and said, "I'm a very good person and I never troubled Dr. Shen."

He Ranjie smiled.

Zhou Zitan hesitated for a moment and asked in a low voice, "Mom, will my brother come today?"

"He should come." He Ranjie saw through it at a glance, "Did you have a fight?"

Zhou Zitan hesitated for a moment, but still shook his head, "No."

Afraid that He Ranjie would ask more questions, Zhou Zitan found an excuse to take Shen Tingzhou away.

Sitting on the sofa next to the food area, Zhou Zitan looked towards the door frequently.

Suddenly he asked, "Doctor Shen, you said my brother would bring that duck... then who will come?"

Shen Tingzhou: "Probably not."

If I bring it here, won't that mean it's open to the public?

This answer made Zhou Zitan look better.

Not long after, a tall and stern figure appeared at the door. Zhou Zitan immediately stood up and rushed over like a hungry dog ​​seeing a meat bun.

Looking at Zhou Zitan who was surrounding He Yanting and calling him brother, Shen Tingzhou was speechless for a moment.

Suddenly, there was a clicking sound behind me.

Shen Tingzhou turned around and saw Qin Shiyao, who was dressed gorgeously and had exquisite makeup, standing behind him.

Qin Shiyao stared at Zhou Zitan who was being attentive, and said meaningfully: "The harder you lick now, the more intense the crematorium will burn."

Shen Tingzhou broke her fantasy, "Maybe it won't burn. Xiao Zhou probably doesn't have that kind of thought towards Mr. He."

"Shut up!" Qin Shiyao shouted, "This crematorium must be burned. There is no other possibility!"

Shen Tingzhou: ...

Okay.

Shen Tingzhou sought common ground while reserving differences and rationally changed the subject, "Why are you here?"

Qin Shiyao's expression softened. "Our family has a partnership with the Zhou family. By the way, I was just looking for you."

Shen Tingzhou vaguely knew why the other party wanted to find him, but he could only play dumb, "What's the matter?"

Qin Shiyao asked, "Do you know Jiang Ji's first love? I received a text message from Zhou Zitan, so I asked someone to check this Lin Xueyan."

Shen Tingzhou lowered his eyes feeling guilty and ashamed.

In fact, it was he who sent the text message. He told Qin Shiyao the hospital address of Jiang Jichulian.

Lin Xueyan had an accident six months ago and has been in a vegetative state in the hospital ever since.

Shen Tingzhou told Qin Shiyao this because he wanted her to know why Jiang Ji stayed with He Yanting.

Qin Shiyao's expression is worth savoring. "This Lin Xueyan, tsk."

Shen Tingzhou:?

Qin Shiyao threw out a heavy bomb, "His car accident was not simple."

Shen Tingzhou:!!!

Surprisingly, surprisingly, this...

How did it go from being melodramatic to being suspenseful?

Just as Shen Tingzhou was about to ask about the details, Qin Shiyao suddenly raised her hand and made a gesture to keep quiet.

She pricked up her ears and listened to the conversation of several noble ladies in front of her.

"I heard that this birthday party was organized by Mr. Zhou. Mrs. Zhou, you have finally gotten what you deserved."

"What do you mean by sweetness after bitterness? Mrs. Zhou and Mr. Zhou are childhood sweethearts. They have supported each other all the way and have grown up together."

"Yes, yes, yes. Look at me. I can't speak when I'm nervous."

He Ranjie smiled and said, "We are all friends, just speak casually."

Qin Shiyao couldn't help but burst out laughing.

He Ranjie and Zhou Zhizhong, this famous couple from a wealthy family who have been together for more than 20 years, have many stories.

Shen Tingzhou had heard some of it, so he knew what Qin Shiyao was laughing at.

Some people wanted to flatter He Ranjie, but ended up hitting the horse's hoof. Fortunately, He Ranjie now has a gentle personality and gave the other party a step forward.

When He Ranjie was young, her temper was even hotter than Qin Shiyao's.

He Ranjie, who is in her twenties, is domineering and outspoken. She has a powerful father and a protective brother.

I've had a smooth life for most of my life, with the only problem being my love life.

She and Zhou Zhizhong were childhood sweethearts, but before they got married, Zhou Zhizhong had a lover.

Mr. Zhou came out and beat the girl out of the country. Zhou Zhizhong then agreed and became husband and wife with He Ranjie.

The relationship between the two was not good after marriage. Zhou Zhizhong was constantly involved in gossips and was surrounded by a bunch of beautiful women.

He Ranjie was not a person with a good temper. When Zhou Zhizhong did not return home one night, she rushed into the company with a knife and almost stabbed Zhou Zhizhong in the conference room.

This incident became known to everyone.

Zhou Zhizhong's friends at the time often made fun of him about this.

Everyone was guessing when they would get divorced, but their marriage continued year after year, getting worse each year.

Zhou Zhizhong still behaves like a playboy. If he lists a list of his female friends, I wonder how many teams he can form.

Every time he got into a scandal, he incurred more damage.

Some were cut by fruit knives, some were hit by ashtrays, and some were hit by golf clubs. His arm was dislocated twice. The most serious one required him to stay in the hospital for two months.

Without exception, they were all done by He Ranjie.

At that time, everyone jokingly called He Ranjie the number one domestic violence offender in a wealthy family. When Zhou Zhizhong's friends mentioned this eldest daughter of the He family, none of them were not afraid.

In the end, both parents came out to persuade the couple to separate, but the couple refused to leave.

In the fourth year of the struggle, a female star came out and said she was pregnant with Zhou Zhizhong's child.

In recent years, Zhou Zhizhong has been like a reincarnated love saint, flirting with all kinds of women, making it difficult to distinguish between his true and false feelings.

He was good-natured and generous most of the time, but he acted rather coldly that time.

Since then, the star has disappeared from the public eye, and it is said that he even sold his car and real estate to pay off a large sum of liquidated damages.

Afterwards, some people analyzed that either the child was not Zhou Zhizhong's, or he just didn't like children.

No matter what happened, Zhou Zhizhong would be in trouble if he returned home. His friends all advised him to go out and hide, but after all, He Ranjie was angry and wanted to kill him.

Zhou Zhizhong did not go out to hide. Unexpectedly, He Ranjie did not take action that time.

Later on, He Ranjie became the present-day Mrs. Zhou, the Bodhisattva-hearted woman.

And that most dissolute playboy in Kyoto is now Mr. Zhou, whom many people respectfully call him when they see him.

This famous couple's relationship actually improved as they reached middle age.

The main reason is that Zhou Zhizhong, the older playboy, has shown signs of turning around. He has been showing off his love in a high-profile manner in recent years.

I just don't know whether he is really a prodigal son who has turned over a new leaf, or is just trying to create an image of a good husband to the shareholders.

Outsiders don't care about the truth, they just follow this topic to get close to He Ranjie and ask her how she can control Mr. Zhou so well.

He Ranjie's smile faded a little. "It doesn't matter whether I care or not. It's just about respect and understanding."

Respect and understanding.

If He Ranjie had said this more than ten years ago, it would probably have shocked many people.

Seeing that she didn't want to say more, everyone laughed and changed the subject.

At this time Zhou Zhizhong came over, "Ran Jie."

Zhou Zhizhong is two years older than He Ranjie. Although he doesn't have the potbellied appearance of his peers, he is still very elegant.

Time has diminished the sharpness of his youth, and now he has become more reserved and elegant. His eyes on He Ranjie were very gentle, "It's time to cut the cake."

The hotel staff came in with a cake cart and the guests gathered together.

Zhou Zhizhong wanted to touch He Ranjie's hand.

He Ranjie avoided him without making a sound, turned around and called Zhou Zitan, "Xiaotan, come over and cut the cake."

Zhou Zhizhong lowered his eyes and said nothing.

Zhou Zitan strode over, his eyes shining brightly in the light, filled with admiration and respect for He Ranjie.

To the left of He Ranjie is Zhou Zhizhong, and to the right is Zhou Zitan.

Her husband is outstanding and capable, her son is handsome and filial, and everyone would think she is a happy woman.

Even Qin Shiyao was confused for a moment and whispered to Shen Tingzhou's ear to sigh.

"Don't tell me, they look like a family of three."

“…”

Is it possible that they are a family of three?

He Ranjie was about to cut the cake when the door of the banquet hall opened.

The guests in the hall were all quietly waiting to cut the cake, so the "squeak" sound was very catchy, like the deliberately amplified sound effect at the turning point of a stage play, attracting everyone's attention.

Everyone looked towards the door in tacit understanding.

A woman in a black dress, a black veil and a white flower brooch on her chest walked in.

"Wow."

Qin Shiyao was the first one to make the sound of eating watermelon.

The corner of Shen Tingzhou's mouth twitched.

However, don't wear black clothes and white flowers. This feels like a funeral rather than a birthday celebration...