Entanglement

Entanglement

Bai Lian panicked, "Teacher Shen..."

Shen Zhou said seriously, "Xiao Bai, I'm doing this for your own good. Changing your position so you can learn more will benefit your future development."

Zhou Jingxing chimed in, "That's right, Xiaobai, listen to your teacher Shen, it's never a bad thing to improve yourself."

Bai Lian looked heartbroken. "Is Teacher Shen avoiding me? Is it because of my confession to you before? You don't have to do this. I told you that I envy your relationship with Teacher Zhou, so I will only keep my feelings to myself and won't bother you."

Zhou Jingxing was taken aback and blurted out, "What confession?"

Bai Lian looked extremely aggrieved and said to Zhou Jingxing, "Teacher Zhou, I didn't mean to ruin things between you two. I just like Teacher Shen so much that I couldn't help but tell him." He said pitifully, "I just wanted to stay by Teacher Shen's side and catch a glimpse of him from afar. Is that not allowed?"

Of course not! How could I let someone with ulterior motives stay by my wife's side?

Zhou Jingxing was about to curse this white lotus when he suddenly saw Kyle looking on with amusement. He realized that Bai Lian was deliberately provoking him so that he could watch him and Shen Zhou argue so that he could achieve his goal.

I won't let you have your way.

Zhou Jingxing smiled and said magnanimously, "It's a good thing that more people like Chenzhou. It's better to have one more admirer than one more enemy." He winked at Chenzhou, "Besides, you promised you would only ever love me, right?"

How could you take the opportunity to smuggle in your own agenda!

Chen Zhou smiled and replied to Zhou Jingxing, "That's natural."

Bai Lian was somewhat surprised that the desired effect had not been achieved. Kyle was unhappy to see Zhou Chenshu happy, and he sneered, "You've even ousted your assistant because of jealousy over your partner, Chenzhou, is this all the professionalism you have?"

Kyle was actually a little anxious. He was afraid that Shen Zhou would really get rid of Bai Lian, which would make their plan difficult to carry out. Bai Lian was a pawn he had painstakingly managed to plant next to Shen Zhou!

Bai Lian was already playing the victim with Shen Zhou, "Teacher Shen, I'm really stupid and I don't have any connections in the company. If you transfer me to another place, people will think I'm a terrible person and you rejected me! Please have pity on me and let me stay for at least three months before I leave."

It seems these two will be plotting something against Shen Zhou within the next three months.

Thinking of this, Zhou Jingxing couldn't help but probe, "A thoughtful person like Shen Zhou will definitely arrange the new position well, and naturally won't let the people in the company misunderstand you. Bai Lian, just wait and see how you shine in your new position."

Shen Zhou nodded. "Don't worry, I'll make sure you get a great start in your new position."

Having said all that, refusing now would definitely mean I have something to hide.

Bai Lian's tears came easily, "Teacher Shen, please don't send me away..."

Kyle was extremely anxious, fearing that Chen Zhou would really return Bai Lian. He said sternly, "They've begged you like this and you still won't agree? You're so cold-blooded!"

Zhou Jingxing asked in surprise, "Kyle, how come you were the one who ordered Bai Lian's dismissal, yet you were also the one who wanted Chen Zhou to save him?" He laughed, "Isn't that a contradiction?"

Kyle stammered for a while before finally making up an excuse: "I just can't stand Shen Zhou's way of doing things! He's so capricious. He pretended to be a good guy and kept Bai Lian here, but now he insists on kicking him out. You're really heartless!"

Shen Zhou looked at him with a cold gaze, "It's none of your business to interfere with the personnel arrangements within my team."

Kyle was speechless after being cornered by him.

At this moment, the auntie at the noodle stall knocked on the table, "Do you guys want some noodles? If you want to chat, do it privately, don't block the stall here, okay?"

Zhou Jingxing smiled ingratiatingly at the aunt, "Yes, yes, two bowls of chicken noodle soup, thank you."

Kyle stormed off with a stern face, while Bai Lian pitifully clung to Chen Zhou, "Teacher Shen, I will study hard, please don't transfer me to another position, okay?" His tears were about to fall, making him look truly pitiful. "I've already fallen out with Manager Wang, if you kick me out too, what will the others think of me?"

Chen Zhou looked reluctant. "I only realized that it would be better for your growth to go to another position after Kyle reminded me..." He hesitated for a moment, "Let me think about it some more. Can we talk about it again after this team building activity is over and we get back to the company?"

Bai Lian could only leave with tears in his eyes. Zhou Jingxing watched his retreating figure and whispered to Chen Zhou, "Are you really planning to get rid of him?"

Chen Zhou smiled and lowered his voice, "How could that be? If everyone leaves, how can the play continue?"

Zhou Jingxing raised an eyebrow at him, but Shen Zhou didn't explain further. "The noodles are ready. Take them to eat."

After breakfast, everyone set off on their return journey. During this time, Bai Lian tried to say something to Shen Zhou several times, but was interrupted each time. He could only retreat with a gloomy expression.

Back home, Zhou Jingxing started making a fuss. He insisted on having a housewarming party after moving, and he made a bunch of phone calls, bringing Zhang Jin, Sun Qian, Wang Qian and Zhang Yang along. If Dai Shu hadn't been unreachable at the construction site, Gao Di would have been invited too.

Chen Zhou had a headache. "Can you even cook? Why did you invite someone over?"

Zhou Jingxing looked smug. "I've already booked a table at that nearby hotel."

Chen Zhou was speechless. "Then why bring them home? Just go to a hotel!"

"Hehe, isn't it because they haven't been to our love nest yet?"

Shen Zhou got goosebumps from the term "love nest" and called out Zhou Jingxing, "I think you're just trying to show off."

Zhou Jingxing readily admitted it, and he hugged Chen Zhou, "Yes, I'm so happy! Can you let me share this good news with my friends?"

Chen Zhou was too lazy to care and let him do whatever he wanted. The group made a scene from home to the hotel. With Sun Qian and Wang Qian there, the scene was incredibly lively. The two of them even tried to introduce Zhang Yang to a girlfriend, which made Zhang Yang very tired. He had no choice but to make an excuse that he needed a cigarette and hurriedly slipped out.

Zhou Jingxing was showing off his happy life after moving in with Zhang Jin when Shen Zhou couldn't stand it anymore and got up to leave.

As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Zhou Jingxing turned around abruptly, "Wife, where are you going?"

"Go to the restroom."

Zhou Jingxing was about to get up when he said, "I'll go with you."

Shen Zhou pressed down on his shoulder, “…They’re not high school girls, why would we hold hands to go to the bathroom? You talk to them, I’ll be right back.” He left after saying that. As he walked out of the private room, he heard Zhou Jingxing unable to hide his joy, “Oh, Shen Zhou is so easily embarrassed. He’s usually so clingy at home, following me everywhere…”

Chen Zhou smiled, shook his head, and walked out the door.

Shen Zhou saw Zhang Yang at the end of the corridor. Zhang Yang was sitting with his arms crossed, smoking a cigarette. Upon seeing Shen Zhou, Zhang Yang offered him a pack of cigarettes. "Want one?"

Chen Zhou shook his head, "No, I've been abstaining for so many years."

Zhang Yang leaned against the windowsill, casual and at ease. "How's this relationship going?"

Thinking of Zhou Jingxing, Shen Zhou smiled gently and said succinctly, "We get along very well."

Zhang Yang laughed, "You're being modest. Your happiness is practically overflowing from your eyes."

Shen Zhou smiled, "He's very good to me."

Zhang Yang laughed for a while and then suddenly brought up the class reunion. "It was right that you didn't go last time. The class monitor and a few girls were giving Zhao Xin advice on how to win you back. If you had been there, they would have been even more enthusiastic." Seeing Shen Zhou frown, he added, "And last time we went to see the teacher, the plan was to send a few representatives from the class, but in order to create an opportunity for Zhao Xin, they insisted on bringing everyone along."

Thinking of what happened at the hospital last time, Shen Zhou's face turned cold. "I can't make up with him."

Zhang Yang nodded, "Of course, cheating is a fundamental mistake. Sigh, actually, he did help me out, so should I remain neutral?"

Chen Zhou patted him on the shoulder, "Let's keep things separate. Thanks for reminding me."

"Shen Zhou! Zhang Yang! What a coincidence!"

Shen Zhou really wanted to roll his eyes. It was too much of a coincidence. How could he run into this person right after he finished speaking?

Zhao Xin rushed up to Chen Zhou and stopped about half a meter away. "Chen Zhou, I'm sorry. I was too impulsive last time."

Shen Zhou didn't even look at him, only saying to Zhang Yang, "I'm going in first." Then she turned to leave. Zhao Xin panicked, grabbing Shen Zhou's hand and then immediately letting go, "Don't rush off, Shen Zhou. I've thought things through these past few days. It's all my fault. I didn't cherish you enough and I hurt you. Breaking up with you is what I deserve. I only ask that we can still be friends in the future."

His expression was extremely humble. "Can we just be ordinary friends and old classmates?"

Chen Zhou remained expressionless. "No, why should I agree just because you say we should be friends? Why should I forgive you just because you say sorry? Did you think about how you would hurt me when you cheated on me?"

He gave Zhao Xin a cold look. "Get out of the way, I'm leaving."

Zhao Xin anxiously turned to Zhang Yang, "Zhang Yang, please plead for me, okay? You know me, I just made a mistake for a moment! For the sake of me speaking up for you when you were being bullied in high school, please put in a good word for me with Chen Zhou!"

Zhang Yang was speechless at his attempt to repay a debt of gratitude. If he didn't speak, it would seem like he was ungrateful. But if he did speak, he would be betraying his long-standing brotherhood with Shen Zhou. Zhang Yang looked troubled.

Seeing this, Shen Zhou said, "Don't make things difficult for Zhang Yang. Why are you dragging other people into our business?" He looked at Zhang Yang and said, "Go to the private room first. I'll talk to him and then go back."

Zhang Yang hesitated, "But..."

Shen Zhou said gently, "It's alright, there are surveillance cameras here, he wouldn't dare to do anything. There are some things I can't say while you're here."

Hearing this, Zhang Yang had no choice but to leave. Zhao Xin looked at Shen Zhou expectantly, "Shen Zhou, what do you want to tell me?"

Chen Zhou asked Zhao Xin, "Zhao Xin, do you still like me?"

Zhao Xin blurted out, "I love you. I've loved you ever since middle school."

Chen Zhou was somewhat puzzled, "You keep saying you like it, but why do you still sleep with other people?"

“They’re all just playing around, and you’re not with me… I only see them to satisfy my desires,” Zhao Xin hurriedly said. “But the only one I truly love is you!”

Chen Zhou chuckled lightly, "Human-machine separation, huh?" He looked at Zhao Xin with icy eyes, "This is the last time I'm telling you, I will never reconcile with you, and I will never be friends with you. I find you disgusting!"

The color drained from Zhao Xin's face instantly. He paused, about to say something, but then fell silent after noticing the end of the corridor. He concealed the malice in his eyes, "In that case, could you let me hug you one last time as a final farewell?" Without waiting for Chen Zhou's reply, he embraced her.

Zhao Xin whispered in Chen Zhou's ear, "I'm really sorry for everything, but I must remind you that Zhou Jingxing is definitely not as innocent as you think."

After saying that, he released the sunken boat and left.

Zhao Xin acted too quickly; Shen Zhou didn't even have time to refuse before he was gone. Shen Zhou frowned, washed his hands, and then went back.

The private room was still very lively. When Zhang Yang saw him return, he looked at him with questioning eyes and asked, "Are you alright?" Shen Zhou shook his head to indicate that he was fine.

When Shen Zhou sat down, he noticed that Zhou Jingxing was not there, so he asked Zhang Jin, "Where did Jingxing go?" Zhang Jin told him that Zhou Jingxing had just said that he had something to do outside. Shen Zhou waited anxiously for about ten minutes before Zhou Jingxing came in from outside.

Chen Zhou was a little nervous. He didn't know if Zhou Jingxing would see what had just happened and misunderstand something. He tentatively asked Zhou Jingxing, "Where did you go just now?"

Zhou Jingxing showed no unusual expression, remaining relaxed and composed. "Go downstairs to settle the bill. Did you just get back too?"

Chen Zhou breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that everything was normal. "Hmm."

Zhou Jingxing picked up a piece of fried ribbonfish for him, saying, "This was served when you left. Try it."

Shen Zhou nodded and poked at the piece of ribbonfish with his chopsticks. He heard Zhou Jingxing ask him, "Did you run into Zhang Yang when you went out just now?"

Shen Zhou's heart tightened, and after hesitating for a moment, she replied, "No, I didn't meet anyone."

Zhou Jingxing smiled. "Oh, really?"

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