Fu Jingchen glanced at the photo: "It was obviously taken secretly."
“Yes, you absolutely mustn’t let Fu Jingchen know.” Zhou Luo took Fu Jingchen’s arm. “We’ll just watch and see, we won’t know anything.”
"Understood." Fu Jingchen made a gesture to keep it confidential.
After Ye Jianming started running the coffee shop, he encountered many customers who praised him, so he didn't take Zhao Rong's words to heart.
After taking her empty coffee cup, Ye Jianming sent Rong Yan a message informing her that Rong Bing hadn't come to work today.
When Han Yue mentioned Fu Jingchen last night, Ye Jianming knew about Rong Bing's situation. So when Rong Bing asked for leave early this morning, he agreed without hesitation.
Rong Bing works in her own shop, and it would be quite unlucky if something happened to her, so she sent a message to Rong Yan.
"I understand," Rong Yan replied. "I'll go take a look this afternoon."
Han Yue went to Rong Bing's house carrying a thermos.
Rong Bing was surprised that Han Yue had made a special trip.
She invited Han Yue inside.
"Your face is so pale." Han Yue put down her things and touched Rong Bing's forehead.
"Auntie, what brings you here?" Han Yue asked, her head drooping.
"I was worried, so I came to check on you. You haven't eaten yet, have you? Eat something first."
Rong Bing really couldn't eat anymore, so she said, "Auntie, I don't have an appetite, let's leave it for now."
Han Yue quickly took out a bottle of water from her bag: "Then have some water."
"Thank you." Rong Bing took it and drank two sips.
Han Yue wanted to comfort Rong Bing, but she was afraid that mentioning Fu Jingchen would only make Rong Bing more upset, so she said, "Why don't you go out for some fresh air?"
"Auntie, I'm a little sleepy and want to go to sleep. You can go back first." Rong Bing shook her head.
Han Yue had no choice but to leave first. After going downstairs, she sent a message to Rong Yan saying that Rong Bing was not in a good state.
Rong Yan hadn't expected that her mother-in-law had already made the trip, and that it would seem overly enthusiastic for her to go again.
So I replied, "I understand. Let her process this herself."
afternoon.
Fu Jingchen and Zhou Luo exited the high-speed rail station, and the car they had booked in advance was already in the parking lot.
Time was running out.
Mr. Zhou started pacing around the doorway again.
Sitting there, Mrs. Zhou said, "Old Zhou, can you please stop for a while? You're making me dizzy."
Mr. Zhou stopped in his tracks: "I'm about to see them, why am I so nervous?"
"Stop talking, you're making me panic too," Zhou's mother tried to change the subject. "How about we talk about what we're having for tomorrow?"
A neighbor passed by the door and, knowing that Zhou Luo was coming home today, smiled and said, "Zhou's parents, are you waiting for Luo Luo?"
"Yes, Aunt Liu."
Aunt Liu stopped and chatted with Zhou's mother for a bit: "I haven't seen Luo Luo for quite a while. She didn't even come back for the Spring Festival. My Fangfang has been talking about her a few times. This time when we come home, Fangfang will come back from the city so the two of them can get together."
Fangfang and Zhou Luo loved playing together when they were little, but after Zhou Luo went to university, they saw each other less often.
Fangfang went to work in a factory after high school, and now her child is in elementary school. The gap between the two sisters is getting bigger and bigger, but every time Zhou Luo comes back, the two sisters have to get together.
Aunt Liu always said that Zhou Luo was different from others; he hadn't changed at all after going to the city, and he didn't look down on Fangfang.
“Okay, Aunt Liu, if Fangfang comes back today, she can come to my house for dinner tonight. Luoluo should be home soon; she brought her boyfriend home with her,” Zhou’s mother said softly.
“Oh dear, Teacher Du, you didn’t say so beforehand. Fangfang has to come back and help her choose a son-in-law. Luoluo is so outstanding, her boyfriend must be pretty good.”
"It's alright, you'll know when you see it," Zhou's mother said modestly.
Aunt Liu simply sat down and waited for Zhou Luo with Zhou's mother.
The taxi drove into the village.
Fu Jingchen had never been here before. The village was nestled against the mountains and beside the water. He opened the car window, and the air here was sweet.
I saw a car approaching in the distance.
Zhou's mother and the others all stood up.
I parked the car in front of my house.
"Teacher Du, Dad, Auntie," Zhou Luo greeted them one by one.
"Luo Luo." Zhou's mother went to open the car door.
Fu Jingchen got out of the car by himself and said, "Uncle and Auntie." He was a little shy when he spoke.
Zhou Luo hadn't even stood up properly before she began introducing her mother and father.
Fu Jingchen greeted him again.
"Hello," said Zhou's mother and father with a smile.
Hello.
"Hey, stop greeting me like that, Mom and Dad, help me with these things," Zhou Luo said, looking at the group of people who were being overly polite.
When the trunk was opened, it was packed full of things.
"You're taking all of these?" Zhou's mother was dumbfounded.
“Yes, there’s more in the back seat, sir. Could you please open the car door for me?” Zhou Luo said.
After all the gifts were moved down, they were piled up to half a person's height.
Mr. Zhou scolded, "Xiao Luo, it's enough that she's back. Why did you buy all this?"
"Dad, Fu Jingchen wanted to buy them all, why are you talking to me like that?" Zhou Luo pouted.
"Why didn't you stop her? It's your fault." Zhou's mother also criticized her daughter.
"Mom and Dad, are you showing favoritism?" Zhou Luo said deliberately to Fu Jingchen.
"What do you think? Do your dad and I want these?" Zhou's mother glanced at her daughter sideways.
Fu Jingchen spoke up for Zhou Luo: "Uncle and Aunt, Luo Luo stopped me. It's my fault for not listening to advice. But this is her first time here, and these are all gifts for you. I was just afraid I hadn't prepared enough. Please don't be shy."
The elderly couple were quite gratified to see Fu Jingchen protecting his daughter.
"This child is good," Aunt Liu praised.
"Don't just stand there, come inside," Zhou's mother called out to everyone.
Several people walked into the yard carrying their belongings.
Zhou Luo's house is a two-story building with a yard full of flowers. The flowers are in full bloom this season, and the walls of the yard are covered with flowers. It is clear that the owner is a person who loves life.
Even the vegetables in the flower bed were divided into several sections, neatly arranged.
Fu Jingchen looked around and said, "These flowers are so beautiful."
"My parents have enjoyed gardening since they retired. They've filled not only the front yard but also the backyard with plants," Zhou Luo said proudly. She added that she always shows off her garden whenever she goes home.
"My biggest hobby is growing flowers," Zhou's mother smiled. "Xiao Fu, let Luo Luo show you around. We'll heat up the food and call you when it's ready." Zhou's mother couldn't stop smiling the whole time.
"Luo Luo, take Xiao Fu to the back garden for a look." Zhou's mother hurriedly sent Fu Jingchen away.
After the two children left through the back door, Mr. Zhou said with a smile, "You deliberately sent them away, didn't you? Does Teacher Du have any comments?"
"The young man is quite good-looking. I dare say that no son-in-law in our village is as good as him." This was the first thing that Zhou's mother noticed about him.
"Of course, he was also very articulate and polite. He was always smiling and seemed like the kind of person who was gentle and refined," Zhou's mother added.
"Didn't you see how much sparks flew from Aunt Liu's eyes? She probably didn't expect Xiao Fu to be so outstanding."
"Yes, I've taken a liking to this child."
"It's a bit wasteful. We buy a whole box of cordyceps, and neither of us can finish it. Maybe we should let him take it with him."
The two were whispering to each other in the kitchen.
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