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Chen Zhou's heart skipped a beat, and he turned his head away in a panic, not daring to look at Zhou Jingxing again.
Zhou Jingxing subtly curved the corners of his lips, pretending not to notice Chen Zhou's change. He reached out and stroked his slightly childish face in the photo, saying, "I'm not joking anymore. You really don't need to pity me. Actually, I'm doing quite well on my own. When I was little, I used to envy my classmates who had their parents with them as they grew up. After my grandmother passed away, I couldn't accept living alone for a while. But as I grew up, I realized that loneliness is the norm in life."
“I think I’m quite content on my own, I don’t need anyone else to accompany me.” Zhou Jingxing looked at Chen Zhou with intense gaze. “But now things have changed a little. I’m waiting for that rain.”
Although he didn't understand, Shen Zhou vaguely felt that he was talking about himself.
Tonight, after a chance encounter and a stolen kiss, Shen Zhou witnessed Zhou Jingxing's previously unknown cowardly side. So, when playing with the turtle soup, Shen Zhou deliberately told a lame joke to ease his tension. Unconsciously, Shen Zhou's emotions started to follow Zhou Jingxing's lead.
Tonight, Shen Zhou was amused by Zhou Jingxing's clumsiness and also touched by his sincerity.
Shen Zhou had never experienced such emotional fluctuations because of another person before. He felt that he might be a little carried away and had an unprecedented urge to confide in someone.
Actually, my situation is a little worse than yours.
Shen Zhou recounted his past without reservation, including the loneliness he had endured, the neglect and ridicule he had suffered. The lonely years seemed to flow through him once more. Finally, Shen Zhou couldn't help but say, "On this point, I agree with you. No one needs another person to survive. Life is enough with yourself; there's no need for others to embellish it."
After listening, Zhou Jingxing concluded, "You and I are both T people." He then sighed, "I'm so jealous."
Chen Zhou was puzzled. "What?"
"Oh, T-type is a personality type in the MBTI personality test, it's..."
Chen Zhou interrupted him, "No, no, no, I know what 'T people' means. I'm asking you what you're jealous of."
Zhou Jingxing said with a dejected look, "I really envy Zhao Xin. He was able to become your special case. I wish I could be half as good as him." He quickly added, "I'm sorry, have I bothered you again? I just want to be by your side quietly and won't bother you."
Zhou Jingxing looked at Chen Zhou and, mimicking the understanding tone of a "green tea" character from a dating guide, said, "It's okay, even if you reject me, it doesn't matter. Don't feel guilty."
Chen Zhou felt a mix of amusement and deep emotion.
Silly little dog! But I was genuinely touched.
“I never imagined we’d have such similar experiences. I don’t usually talk about these things with others; it’s hard for people who haven’t been through it to understand.” Shen Zhou couldn’t help but say, thinking of Zhao Xin. “Even with a lover, truly empathizing is too difficult.”
Zhou Jingxing wouldn't miss any opportunity to put Zhao Xin down in front of Shen Zhou. He feigned surprise and regret, "Ah? I thought he would stay with you, listen to all your troubles, and understand all your feelings." He paused for a moment and said, "Then just tell me if you need anything in the future. I'll always be here for you."
A hint of emotion flickered across Shen Zhou's face, but he quickly concealed it again. Shen Zhou glanced at his watch. "It's getting late, I should go." This time, he gently but firmly declined Zhou Jingxing's invitation to stay a little longer.
After getting into the car, Shen Zhou didn't start the engine immediately. He took out his phone and dialed Zhang Yang's number.
He cut to the chase and asked Zhang Yang, "Do you think a guy who moves on to a new relationship almost seamlessly after a breakup is a jerk?"
Zhang Yang was a little surprised, "You have someone you like? Really?"
"I have a friend..."
"Come on, come on! The friend you're talking about is yourself! Do you really need to call me for advice about a friend's relationship problems?" Zhang Yang's voice was full of gossipy anxiety. "Who is it? What kind of person could make you so conflicted?"
Shen Zhou smiled and said, "Is it that hard to guess? You've seen it before."
"Zhou Jingxing! I knew it was him, but you didn't say that to me last time. Why did your attitude towards him change so quickly?"
Shen Zhou's fingers unconsciously rubbed against the steering wheel. "Since I came back last time, I've deliberately kept my distance from him, but I found myself feeling bad. Tonight I ran into him by chance at a client's house, and my mood immediately improved when I saw him."
"Later, a kid even expressed his feelings for me in front of me, which of course I rejected. But I was definitely jealous. I didn't even feel this way when a colleague told me that Zhao Xin was cheating on me..."
“You like Zhou Jingxing,” Zhang Yang teased again. “I never thought I’d see you like this. I thought you’d be alone for the rest of your life.”
Shen Zhou asked him, "Do you think I should be with him? I just broke up with Zhao Xin, and I didn't expect to develop feelings for someone else so quickly. Is this considered a seamless transition?"
"Why are you worrying so much? You didn't fall for Zhao Xin while you were dating him. Besides, true love is innocent, and feelings are irrational. Go find love! Find a love that defies definition."
Chen Zhou laughed, "What? Let me think about it some more. I think we should be more cautious about matters of the heart."
Despite saying that, Shen Zhou still managed to completely distance himself from Zhou Jingxing. He had been refraining from contacting Zhou Jingxing for some time, which had been quite difficult for him.
Zhou Jingxing clearly felt that since that night, Shen Zhou had returned to his original self, and was even better to him than before!
Has his wife finally been won over again? Or did he successfully set a trap for Zhao Xin?
Zhou Jingxing immediately told the strategist about this change.
Zhou Jingxing: Shen Zhou has been replying to my messages almost instantly lately.
Zhou Jingxing: He finally realized that I'm better than men with kidney deficiency?
Zhang Jin: Did they have another fight?
Zhang Jin: Shen Zhou is such a jerk, is he just keeping you as a backup plan?
Zhou Jingxing: Try talking bad about my wife again! [Smile]
Zhang Jin: ...
Zhang Jin: Love-struck thinking is terrifying.
Sun Qian: I think he likes you.
Zhou Jingxing: Really?!
Zhang Jin: ? ? ?
Sun Qian: Did you steal a kiss from that kid at his house that night during the power outage?
Sun Qian: He wasn't angry at all, he must like you.
Zhang Jin: Could it be that the smaller head controls the larger head? After all, our Zhou Meiren is really beautiful...
Zhou Jingxing: Thank you for your help.
Zhang Jin: Get out!
Sun Qian: I have a feeling you're just one step away from succeeding... Keep it up, get that scumbag off the stage soon!
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An exhibition of restored cultural relics is about to open. This time, the exhibition is designed to appeal to both refined and popular tastes, so it's being held in a commercial complex. Zhou Jingxing went to the site several times as requested to help adjust the exhibits. Unfortunately, Shen Zhou was too busy; the two barely exchanged a few words before Shen Zhou had to attend to other matters. However, for Zhou Jingxing, just seeing him was enough.
That day, Zhou Jingxing came to the exhibition hall again. As soon as Shen Zhou saw Zhou Jingxing, he gave him an invitation. "Are you free to come and support us on the opening day? Our company is also hosting a banquet that night. Come and join us!"
After Zhou Jingxing readily agreed, he opened the invitation to see that the banquet for the opening ceremony would be held in the hotel upstairs in the exhibition hall. He smiled and said, "This is a great location! I will definitely be there that day."
Shen Zhou smiled and was about to say something when he was called away to attend to other matters. Before leaving, he winked at Zhou Jingxing and said, "I'll be waiting for you on the opening day."
My wife is so sweet!
Zhou Jingxing finished his work for the day with a sweet feeling. Seeing that Chen Zhou was still in a meeting, he sat in a corner of the exhibition hall and patiently waited for him to finish.
Zhou Jingxing's gaze swept over the exhibition hall, which was basically set up and perfected. A sense of pride welled up in his heart. Such a good exhibition was created by Chen Zhou. My wife is really capable!
Suddenly he frowned, as if he had seen something dirty.
Zhao Xin? What's he doing here!
Zhao Xin also saw Zhou Jingxing, and his face showed the same look of disgust before he walked towards Zhou Jingxing.
Zhao Xin plopped down in the chair opposite Zhou Jingxing, his face unfriendly, and said, "You're like a persistent ghost, following us all the way to the exhibition hall!"
Zhou Jingxing said with a sneer, "You really dare to say that. I am a specially invited expert for this exhibition, in charge of the exhibits. May I ask what a stranger like you is doing in the exhibition hall? What are you up to?"
Zhao Xin was stung by the word "stranger." "That's ridiculous! Our company is a sponsor of this exhibition. I'm here to supervise the work at the request of our boss, Mr. Wang. What's wrong with that?" He glanced at Zhou Jingxing with disdain. "Besides, I'm Chen Zhou's lover. It's perfectly legitimate for me to pick him up from get off work. What right do you have to question me?"
Zhou Jingxing laughed. "A lover? A lover who would cheat on you? How interesting."
Zhao Xin said with a gloomy face, "I'm warning you, don't say anything baseless to slander me in front of Shen Zhou! You're shameless for interfering in other people's relationships and still acting so self-righteous."
Zhou Jingxing wasn't angry at all. "If we're talking about shamelessness, I think cheating scumbags are even more shameless, and those who cheat and then hide it are even more shameless."
Zhao Xin couldn't help but slam his fist on the table, "Watch your mouth! Who cheated? Do you have any proof?"
Zhou Jingxing slowly took out his phone and tapped it twice. He then gestured with his chin toward Zhao Xin, saying, "See for yourself whether I have any evidence."
Suppressing his anger, Zhao Xin took out his phone and glanced at it. Zhou Jingxing had sent him a photo of Zhao Xin smiling and embracing a girl. It was the same photo Zhou Jingxing had taken when he first caught Zhao Xin cheating in the mall.
"Oh, what's wrong with that? He's just a friend of mine. Can't we be a little closer?"
Zhou Jingxing lied without batting an eye, "Do you think that's all I have? I don't even want to mention how many clues you've left behind. I suggest you break up with Shen Zhou as soon as possible, otherwise I'll expose all this to him, and you'll still have to break up with him then."
Zhao Xin's face turned ashen. "You're dreaming! He won't believe you!" He stood up and stared intently at Zhou Jingxing. "I have nothing to say to someone like you. Give up. Chenzhou is mine!" With that, he strode away.
After Zhao Xin left, Zhou Jingxing noticed a business card next to his chair, which Zhao Xin must have accidentally dropped when he was getting his phone.
Zhou Jingxing bent down and picked up the business card. It belonged to a client manager at a well-known wedding and banquet planning company. His expression changed.
What's this scumbag up to?! Propose to Chen Zhou?
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