Chapter 72

Zhou Zitan and Li Muye had been in prison together, but they did not develop a friendship and instead disliked each other.

The two of them met downstairs and ignored each other while taking the same elevator.

Li Muye had no idea that Zhou Zitan was standing behind him. He turned his head and asked unhappily, "Why are you following me?"

Zhou Zitan sneered, "Who is following you? I'm here to see Doctor Shen, get out of the way!!"

Hearing the two of them quarreling, Shen Tingzhou pinched his brows. It seemed that Xiao Zhou could accurately find the occasion for a quarrel every time he appeared.

Is this a born vicious dog?

Zhou Zitan was too lazy to talk to Li Muye anymore, so he turned around and asked in confusion, "Doctor Shen, are you planning to find someone to share the rent with?"

Shen Tingzhou shook his head, "No, I'm going to rent this house out."

Zhou Zitan immediately raised his hand, as if trying to snatch the answer from the kindergarten kid, "I'll rent it, I'll rent it, no matter how much it costs!"

Shen Tingzhou was stunned for a moment, "Why do you rent a house?"

Zhou Zitan had no reason: "As long as you rent it out, then I will rent it."

Song Qingning came out after hearing the noise. After hearing what Zhou Zitan said, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous, "I... can you share the rent with me?"

He was very satisfied with the house, and more importantly, the owner was Shen Tingzhou. Song Qingning felt that he would not find a better landlord than Shen Tingzhou, so he did not mind sharing the house with Zhou Zitan, since there were two rooms anyway.

Zhou Zitan glanced at Song Qingning critically, "Tsk, it's a bit troublesome, but it's okay."

Li Muye was very annoyed by Zhou Zitan's arrogant tone.

What do you mean by a little troublesome?

Who is in trouble?

Li Muye said angrily, "Brother Ning came to see this house first. If you find it troublesome, don't rent it."

Zhou Zitan has his own unique and invincible logic. "I didn't say that he didn't come here first. It's because he came here first that I reluctantly agreed to share the rent with him."

Zhou Zitan has the concept of "first come, first served", but not many.

Li Muye's eyes bulged and he rolled up his sleeves in anger, revealing the strong lines of his arms.

Zhou Zitan was not afraid at all. He looked at Li Muye provocatively and took a step forward and bumped into Li Muye's shoulder.

When it comes to fighting, Zhou Zitan is afraid of no one!

Seeing that the two of them were about to fight, Shen Tingzhou stepped forward with a headache to separate them, "Calm down."

Li Muye suddenly turned to Shen Tingzhou, "Doctor Shen, I want to rent this house too."

Zhou Zitan, who was standing beside Shen Tingzhou, sneered, "How can you be so low-class that you want to rent the same house as me?"

Li Muye retorted: "No matter how high my level is, it's better than an illiterate college dropout like you."

Zhou Zitan rolled his eyes: "How dare you, a sports major, laugh at me?"

Li Muye raised his chin and said proudly: "I did well in academic subjects in high school. Sports are just my hobby. Besides, I went to a 985 university."

Zhou Zitan didn't believe a word of it: "You are the only one who has good academic performance, you are just bragging."

Shen Tingzhou was a little dazed. Do you have to compete with academic qualifications to rent a house these days?

Li Muye: "Do you dare to compare your college entrance examination scores with mine? I'll give you 20 points, but you may not be better than me, you poor student!"

He used to study in a key high school. In a place where there were many top students, Li Muye always ranked last. He never thought that one day he would call others poor students.

After saying this, Li Muye himself was shocked. He suspected that he had been preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination for a long time and had made himself stupid.

Zhou Zitan is different from Li Muye. He has been a poor student since kindergarten, and his academic performance is... appalling.

Not to mention giving him 20 points, even if Li Muye gave him 40 points, he might not be able to win.

Zhou Zitan did not compare his shortcomings with others. "If you have the ability, you can compare with my brother. He scored 703 points in the college entrance examination."

Shen Tingzhou's eyebrows twitched. Is He Yanting so good in the college entrance examination?

What should I do? I suddenly have a filter of a top student for him.

Xu Xun came over and whispered in Shen Tingzhou's ear, "I also did very well in the college entrance examination, 718."

Shen Tingzhou laughed and couldn't help teasing Xu Xun, "I didn't do well in the test. I only scored 280."

When Xiao Xu was still a sharp-tongued boy, he once mocked Shen Tingzhou for whether he graduated with a degree in veterinary medicine, and said that 280 was a score he could get in the college entrance examination.

Knowing that Shen Tingzhou was teasing him with his past words, Xu Xun pinched Shen Tingzhou's palm.

The corners of Shen Tingzhou's mouth curved even more, and he finally praised Xu Xun, "But 718 points is really amazing. Were you the top scorer that year?"

Xu Xun nodded without any humility.

Shen Tingzhou moved his raised thumb towards Xu Xun, and Xu Xun grabbed his hand.

Seeing Zhou Zi praising his brother, Li Muye was unwilling to be outdone: "My brother..."

He couldn't remember Li Jinghang's college entrance examination score clearly. He only knew that it was good, but he didn't know the exact score.

Zhou Zitan couldn't remember his own scores, but he knew He Yanting's grades in all subjects very well, as he was the one who helped He Yanting check them at that time.

"My brother scored 130 in Chinese, 144 in math, 140 in English, and 289 in comprehensive science."

Zhou Zitan was so proud as if he had earned these scores himself.

Shen Tingzhou: Xiao Zhou, you really should stop loving me too much.

Xu Xun said: "My Chinese score is 138, Mathematics score is 147, English score is 142, and Comprehensive Science score is 291."

Shen Tingzhou: "...so amazing."

Li Muye looked strange. The comprehensive division of liberal arts and science happened several years ago, but Zhou Zitan still remembered it so clearly. It would have been fine if it was his own, but it turned out to be his brother's.

Li Muye frowned, his expression full of disgust, "Are you crazy? Why do you remember it so clearly?"

Zhou Zitan even disliked Li Muye, "Why, you can't remember your brother? That's right, when you were in prison, your brother didn't even write to you, your relationship must have been very bad, right?"

Li Muye was disdainful, "Why should I have a good relationship with him?"

Zhou Zitan is an extreme family-oriented person, and the way he looks at Li Muye is like looking at an unintelligent ape.

Li Muye was frightened by his gaze, "Are you crazy?"

Zhou Zitan clicked his tongue, "You are quite pitiful too."

Li Muye: “?”

Zhou Zitan said to Shen Tingzhou, "Doctor Shen, please rent the house to him. He is really..."

Seeing Zhou Zi's sympathetic and compassionate eyes, Li Muye's forehead twitched, thinking to himself, do I need you to let me?

Li Muye said proudly: "Doctor Shen, no matter how many times he pays for the rent, I will increase it tenfold."

Zhou Zitan made a sound similar to "puff", as if he was mocking, but his eyes were filled with pity.

Li Muye could no longer bear it, "If you are a man, then tell me clearly what you mean!"

Song Qingning tugged at Li Muye and said, "Stop arguing. Let's talk about it when we get back."

Li Muye was not arguing with Zhou Zitan over the house. He just couldn't stand Zhou Zitan's weird attitude.

Zhou Zitan still had that pitiful look on his face. "I really don't want to rent the house anymore. I'll give it to you. After all, you... not everyone is like me, with a gentle mother and considerate brothers and sisters. My brother told me that he would always treat me as his younger brother."

His sympathy for Li Muye was based on the fact that he had a harmonious family and family members who loved him.

Li Muye found Zhou Zitan to be inexplicable, even when he was in prison.

He originally treated Zhou Zitan as a friend. Later, they both received letters from outside. Zhou Zitan asked him in a tone that seemed to show concern for him but was actually boasting, why he received a letter and whether he had no family or friends.

Li Muye didn't know where Zhou Zitan got this sense of superiority from. He really thought he didn't know about the mess in the Zhou family!

Li Muye said coldly: "No matter how bad my relationship with my brother is, at least we are biological children, so you don't have to worry about it."

Shen Tingzhou felt a headache when he heard it.

Xiao Li, you are confused. If you use this matter to poke Xiao Zhou's heart, he will smash you with his head!

Sure enough, Zhou Zitan's face changed, and Shen Tingzhou immediately stepped forward and pulled him into the room.

Seeing this, Xu Xun quietly took Shen Tingzhou's other hand.

The situation became that Shen Tingzhou pulled Zhou Zitan, Xu Xun pulled him, and the three of them walked into the living room side by side.

Zhou Zitan was furious. "I gave the house to him out of kindness, but he actually mocked me for not being from the He family!"

How can I put this matter...

If we trace back to the beginning, it was Zhou Zitan who provoked Li Muye first, but Shen Tingzhou's principles were more lenient in some matters. He did not ask right or wrong, and would firmly appease the source of the incident to calm it down.

Shen Tingzhou coaxed, "These outsiders don't understand your family situation. Your mother said your last name is He, so your last name is He."

Zhou Zitan was even more intimidated. "My grandfather and my sister both admitted it. My brother even called me He Zitan in the ward that day."

Shen Tingzhou said quickly, "You have long been Xiao He to me. I call you Xiao Zhou just for the sake of convenience, but in my heart I still think of you as Xiao He."

Zhou Zitan's expression finally eased, "Forget it, there's no point in talking to outsiders like them about this."

Shen Tingzhou nodded in agreement, "Yes, they don't understand."

Zhou Zitan saw that he had accidentally touched Li Muye's right hand, and felt unlucky, so he went to the bathroom to wash his hands.

After he left, Shen Tingzhou felt a dark gaze on his side.

Xu Xun said, "I found that you are quite good at coaxing people."

Shen Tingzhou looked at him blankly for a few seconds, "...Then let me coax you again?"

Xu Xun raised his chin and said proudly, "Let me hear how you coax me."

Shen Tingzhou thought for a moment, then said, "In my heart, he is Xiao Zhou who became Xiao He, and in my heart, you are Xiao Xu who became... Xiao Dai."

Xu Xun's face was paralyzed and he pinched Shen Tingzhou on the waist.

Shen Tingzhou smiled and dodged his hand, "I'll say it again, I'll say it again."

Xu Xun stopped, and then heard Shen Tingzhou clear his throat. His expression became more serious. "In your heart, Xiao Xu has become... Xiao Wa, hahahaha."

Xu Xun pinched Shen Tingzhou's mouth to prevent him from laughing.

Zhou Zitan came out of the bathroom, and Shen Tingzhou pushed Xu Xun's hand away without saying anything.

Zhou Zi asked, "Doctor Shen, you don't live here, so where did you move to?"

He seemed to have just thought of this question, and looked at Shen Tingzhou in confusion, "Did you buy a new house?"

Xu Xun replied on behalf of Shen Tingzhou, "He moved in and lived with me."

Zhou Zitan didn't quite understand. Aren't they tired of being together all day long? When he was in a relationship with someone else, he felt bored after a few days.

Although he didn't understand, Zhou Zitan didn't say anything, "Okay."

Shen Tingzhou asked Zhou Zitan, "What are you doing here today?"

Zhou Zitan shook his head, "Nothing, I just came to see you when I passed by."

Shen Tingzhou: "Is your brother okay?"

Zhou Zitan: "He was discharged from the hospital yesterday and went to the company today."

Now Shen Tingzhou understood what Zhou Zitan meant by stopping by to see him. "Did you go to the company to see your brother?"

"I was worried that he was not feeling well, so I went to see him. But he didn't like me going to his company, so I didn't stay long."

Zhou Zitan spoke in a loud voice, not caring about He Yanting's attitude. He was already used to being driven away by the other party.

After checking the time, Zhou Zitan said, "Doctor Shen, since you have something else to do, I'll go back first. We'll make an appointment later."

Shen Tingzhou: "Okay."

Afraid that he would start a quarrel with Li Muye at the door again, Shen Tingzhou was about to send Zhou Zitan in, but Song Qingning brought in Li Muye, who had already been comforted.

Perhaps Song Qingning had said something to Li Muye, and Li Muye reluctantly said to Zhou Zitan, "I'm sorry."

Zhou Zitan ignored him and walked out arrogantly.

Shen Tingzhou called him, "Xiao Zhou... Xiao He."

Zhou Zitan had no choice but to stop, said "It's okay", and then left.

When the two people passed each other, Zhou Zitan and Li Muye both snorted softly and turned their heads away without looking at each other.

It was not until Zhou Zitan left that Li Muye straightened his mind and asked, "Doctor Shen, how much is the rent per month?"

Shen Tingzhou glanced at Song Qingning.

Seeing that he had misunderstood, Li Muye explained, "I'm not renting, I'm paying for Brother Ning."

Song Qingning took out his cell phone and said, "I have money."

Li Muye put down his phone and whispered, "Yours and mine are the same. I will tell them at home."

Song Qingning shook his head and said, "Let me speak for myself."

Li Muye looked at him. Song Qingning had his eyes lowered. There was a small mole of very light color between the folds of his eyelids, which was faintly visible when he fluttered his eyelashes.

Li Muye's heart suddenly softened incredibly, and he touched the back of Song Qingning's hand, "Brother Ning, no matter what decision you make, I will support you."

Song Qingning was stunned for a moment, pursed her lips and said nothing.

Shen Tingzhou collected half a year's rent from Song Qingning according to the market price. The other party insisted on giving him a deposit and paid him another month's rent.

The four of them took the elevator downstairs together. Song Qingning seemed to have something to say to Shen Tingzhou and kept looking at him.

When they reached the first floor, Shen Tingzhou asked Xu Xun to go to the garage to drive the car out, and found another excuse to send Li Muye away.

When they were alone, Shen Tingzhou asked, "What's the matter?"

Song Qingning was a little embarrassed and grabbed his sleeves, "I... don't know what to do now."

He seemed to know that Shen Tingzhou knew the inside story, so he did not explain the cause and effect, but just threw out the difficult problem that had been weighing on his mind for a long time.

Given Song Qingning's personality, it takes a lot of courage for him to speak out, but Shen Tingzhou can't help him make a decision on this matter.

Shen Tingzhou weighed every word carefully. "I forgot which book it was, but there was a point in it that I agreed with. It roughly meant that choices made in a hurry will end in a hasty manner."

Song Qingning looked at Shen Tingzhou blankly, as if he didn't understand.

Shen Tingzhou: "If you don't know what to do, just leave it alone and do something that has a goal, which is the exam next year. As for the rest, I think it's better to leave it to time. When the time comes, you may get wise and know what kind of choice you really want."

Song Qingning nodded gently, "I understand."

Shen Tingzhou: "Don't think too much. You should do more subtraction for yourself now."

Song Qingning: "Yeah."

-

Perhaps it was because when Zhou Zitan showed off He Yanting's college entrance examination scores, he received a look of praise from Shen Tingzhou, which made Xu Xunchan a little jealous. It may also be that he didn't want Shen Tingzhou to tease him for being a bad boy again.

After returning home, Xu Xun began to show off his excellence to Shen Tingzhou intentionally or unintentionally.

He has won trophies from the Mathematical Olympiad, skiing competitions, hole-in-ones at golf, trophies from the club, and Xu Xun even gave a speech at the United Nations on behalf of young people.

Soon the entire coffee table was filled with trophies and photos with special meanings.

Shen Tingzhou knew Xu Xun was excellent, but he didn't expect him to be so excellent. He sincerely praised him: "You are simply a high-quality man."

Xu Xun was not modest at all, "This is only a part of it, there are still many at my grandmother's house."

Shen Tingzhou was about to continue boasting when the housekeeper came over. Shen Tingzhou pursed his lips and Xu Xun frowned.

Seeing the trophies and group photos on the tea table, the housekeeper said to Shen Tingzhou, "Thank you for your hard work, Doctor Shen. The peacock in our family has a longer courtship period, twice a year, and each time for half a year."

Shen Tingzhou pinched his legs to hold back his laughter.

After the housekeeper left, Xu Xun grabbed Shen Tingzhou's hand that was pinching his leg, pulled it over, and bit his lips hard.

Shen Tingzhou's smile was stuck in his throat.

Xiao Xu was indeed quite showy today, but Shen Tingzhou had to admit that he was very cute when he showed his showy face.

-

On Wednesday, Shen Tingzhou went to Su Yu's house as usual.

After entering the room, Shen Tingzhou saw an unexpected person in the living room. He was sitting on the sofa, talking to Su Yu with a pen and paper.

The man's pupils trembled as he caught a glimpse of Shen Tingzhou. "Why are you here?"

Shen Tingzhou also looked at him in surprise. It was the eldest brother... No, it was Zhang Lang.

What Zhang Lang really feared was not Shen Tingzhou. Although Shen Tingzhou was also his biggest competitor, Shen Tingzhou had a good personality, unlike that "Wei Yi" who had a bad mouth.

Thinking of Xu Xun, Zhang Lang was so angry that the pen in his hand almost broke.

Feeling his strong resentment, Shen Tingzhou took a half step back and greeted him in a friendly manner, "Hello, Mr. Zhang."

There must be big roses near the Zhanglang.

Shen Tingzhou looked around and didn't see Su Jiang, which made him feel a little puzzled.

As if he could see what Shen Tingzhou was thinking, Zhang Lang lowered his eyes and voice, "I came here alone, don't tell Qiangqiang."

Shen Tingzhou:?

Zhang Lang didn't stay long and left in a hurry with his notebook.

Shen Tingzhou looked at his back until he disappeared, then he asked in confusion, "Why is he here?"

Su Yu said indifferently, "He came to ask me how to pursue Daxiang."

Shen Tingzhou was full of questions. He asked Su Yu for advice on how to pursue Su Jiang? Didn't he know that the two brothers were mortal enemies?

Su Yu raised his eyebrows slightly, "Of course I will teach him well. Da Rose should be tied to the cockroach."

Shen Tingzhou: ...

Su Yu suddenly snorted, "I'm still angry with you."

Shen Tingzhou slowly took out a bear-shaped candy and handed it over.

Su Yu took the candy and said the same thing, "I'm still mad at you."

Shen Tingzhou took out another rabbit-shaped candy and passed it over.

These are all things to deceive children, so they can win over Su Yu who has a "childish nature".

Su Yu moved a little while holding the candy in his arms, "I'm not angry anymore. Please sit down, Doctor Shen."

Shen Tingzhou sat next to him, "How's your sleep lately?"

Su Yu bit the little bear's ear and said vaguely, "Well, it's okay. If I can't sleep, I will do it with A Yan..."

Shen Tingzhou's eyelids jumped as he looked at Su Yu's big pregnant belly.

Su Yu paused for a long time, then said, "Play games."

Shen Tingzhou: ...

In view of the Hua family's physical condition, Shen Tingzhou didn't say much, and just gave a little advice, "Don't play too... fancy games."

"What is a fancy game?" Su Yu looked at Shen Tingzhou innocently, "I'm not sure, how about this, Doctor Shen, come over tonight and give us some guidance."

Shen Tingzhou pretended not to hear, "Have you measured your blood sugar recently?"

Su Yu: "My blood sugar is normal."

Shen Tingzhou: "Do your legs cramp in the morning and evening?"

Su Yu: "I have cramps. It's all because Ah Yan always likes to hold me and play games with me."

Shen Tingzhou: ...

Seeing that Shen Tingzhou stopped talking, Su Yu looked over and said, "Doctor Shen, why don't you ask?"

Shen Tingzhou was helpless, "Can you answer me properly if I ask you?"

Su Yu blinked and said innocently, "Of course I can't do that."

Shen Tingzhou closed his mouth tightly.

Su Yu bit the little bear candy and said, "Doctor Shen, Yu Jurong seems to be in love. Did you know?"

Shen Tingzhou:?

Who is in love?