Chapter 55 Book the earliest flight back
The next morning, as soon as Shen Zhen woke up, she received a message from Teacher Zhang saying that the parents had agreed to let the children apologize to Tuan Tuan in public, and that Shen Zhen should bring Tuan Tuan to school.
Shen Zhen thought for a while, then took her phone and sent a message to the book.
[It's Zhenzhen]: "Ashu, I'm so busy today. This morning I had to take Tuantuan to kindergarten. The other kids' parents suddenly agreed to let their children apologize to Tuantuan! After dropping her off, I have to go home and start writing! I've been lazy these past two days and haven't updated much. I'll contact you this afternoon. Miss you, mwah~"
Gu Yushu stared at the message in her hand, her face grim. She could almost picture Shen Zhen's smug little face after successfully deceiving her. A thousand thoughts raced through her mind. This heartless little thing, she still knew to text her, still knew to say she missed her.
Shen Zhen didn't even consider that if the Gu family hadn't pressured those parents, would they have agreed to apologize to Tuantuan? This morning's message had the same message all along: "I'm busy today, don't bother me." Did she really think she couldn't see through it?
Gu Yushu tapped the table impatiently and asked in a low voice, "Chu Pei, how much longer until our project is finished?"
Chu Pei felt a chill run down his spine. It's here, it's finally here! He knew President Gu wanted to go back early! He had been brought in late last night to work overtime and catch up on the schedule, and this morning he was listening to reports non-stop. He managed to finish what should have taken four or five days in just three!
Holding the documents, Chu Pei considered for a moment before speaking, "President Gu, the company in Country S is very satisfied with our proposal. We should be able to return home after signing the contract this morning."
Gu Yushu nodded, "Okay, book me the earliest flight this afternoon. You stay here to handle the follow-up matters. I'll head back this afternoon."
Chu Pei paused for a moment, unconsciously tightened his arms, swallowed twice, feeling his mouth dry and replied impatiently, "Okay, President Gu, I'll take care of it right away."
God knows how much Chu Pei longs to go back! He has someone he's flirting with too! He wonders if Xiao Che'er still remembers him, this working-class guy. He wonders if the rich man's foolish son he's finally got has been snatched away by someone else? He wants to rise above his humble beginnings and sing his own song! Tears welling in his eyes as he looks up at the sky!
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After sending the message, Shen Zhen waited for a while, only to receive a single "Mm" reply from Gu Yushu.
Shen Zhen was puzzled. Why did Gu Yushu seem a bit cold to her today?
Shen Zhen shrank back under the covers guiltily. Never mind! This morning she needed to take Tuantuan to school first, and then go to the hospital to change her dressing. She had to appease Yu Shu first, otherwise she wouldn't be able to explain if Yu Shu sent a video. But what could she do? She was so afraid of lying! Her heart was pounding.
Shen Zhen tried to cheer herself up. "Shen Zhen, oh Shen Zhen, why are you getting more and more timid? How could Gu Yushu, so far away in S country, possibly know? Xiao Yu'er is one of us, and practically Zhong Li is one of us too. They would never betray me. Yes! That's right! Be bolder!"
Shen Zhen patted her cheeks and deliberately chose a long-sleeved dress to cover herself up completely, so that Zhang Ma and Tuan Tuan would definitely not notice her.
Shen Zhen looked at herself in the mirror from all sides and found that she couldn't see the difference at all. Satisfied, she hopped and skipped next door with her car keys in her hand to wake up Tuantuan, the little lazybones.
After getting Tuantuan ready, Chen Zhen happily pulled her downstairs. What a wonderful day! She was happy for Tuantuan, and happy for herself too! She definitely wanted to video chat with Ashu after changing the dressing; she wanted to share her joy with her in person.
Chu Chu was sitting at the dining table when she saw Shen Zhen skipping down the stairs with a smile on her face. She took in Shen Zhen's little expressions and found her childlike behavior quite amusing.
Tuantuan, who was beside Shen Zhen, followed her footsteps, the two of them, one big and one small, happily going downstairs. Chu Chu couldn't help but think how wonderful it would be if she were one of them.
The longer Chu Chu spent with Shen Zhen, the more she discovered her shining qualities, and her feelings for her deepened. During the time Chu Chu was injured, Shen Zhen not only brought her meals, but also never said anything in the face of Chu Chu's pickiness, and would tell her and her grandmother many interesting stories.
Chu Chu discovered then that Shen Zhen had the ability to make ordinary life interesting. The closer she got to her, the more she liked her vibrancy and liveliness. If only Sister Shu hadn't come back, perhaps Shen Zhen could have stayed with her like this every day.
Chu Chu immediately stopped her wild thoughts. How could she have such terrible ideas? Sister Shu was her family!
"Zhenzhen, come and have breakfast." Seeing Chenzhen sit down, Zhang Ma immediately pulled out the stool furthest from Chuchu for her to sit down. Chuchu's eyes were too blatant, which startled Zhang Ma.
Last night, for some reason, Miss Jiang Yu didn't come back; instead, Chu Chu slept in the guest room. Zhang Ma immediately became alarmed. Before Xiao Shu went on her business trip, she had specifically instructed Zhang Ma to report immediately if Chu Chu came over. This wasn't just coming over; she was staying at home! This was serious!
But Zhang Ma sent a message to Shu this morning, and there was no reply. That silly girl only knows how to make money and do business, she doesn't even know how to coax her wife! Seeing Chu Chu's eyes burning so brightly this morning, I wonder if Zhenzhen can resist?
Unaware of the strange thoughts in Zhang Ma's mind, Shen Zhen smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you, Zhang Ma," pulling Tuan Tuan down to sit.
Chu Chu swept her long hair behind her head, propped her head up, and tapped the table with one hand. "Eat quickly, and I'll take you out after you finish eating."
Shen Zhen held a mouthful of milk in her mouth, unsure whether to swallow or not. She planned to drive herself today; she didn't want to trouble Chu Chu anymore. They were both adults, and she could sense Chu Chu's feelings for her. But she couldn't reciprocate, and naturally, she didn't want to cause Chu Chu any trouble. Besides, she didn't want Yu Shu to misunderstand. She and Yu Shu had finally reconciled, and she didn't want anyone to hurt her.
Shen Zhen shook her head repeatedly, and in her excitement, she choked on the milk and coughed violently. Her little face turned red from coughing, and her hands kept waving.
Aunt Zhang stood anxiously behind Shen Zhen, patting her back repeatedly, and said with a pained reproach, "Drink slowly. Where are you going? I'll bring Tuantuan with me. Tuantuan is bored at home."
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhen became even more anxious, tears welling up in her eyes, making her look incredibly pitiful.
Shen Zhen patted her chest for a long time before calming down. She shook her head while holding Zhang Ma's hand, "None of you should come with me. I'll drive myself today. I'm taking Tuantuan to school this morning. The children will apologize to her and have a farewell party today."
Hearing this, Zhang Ma smiled with relief. "That's good, that's good. The two of them won't be alone together. Xiao Shu! Zhang Ma can't watch over you all the time, so you have to be strong and come back soon!"
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