Chapter 46 Low Profile
Zhou Jingzhan thought for a moment and decided to tell the truth. "I had a fight with Chu Yunqi today. It's not really a fight, we just couldn't reach an agreement. In fact, I have been feeling awkward since he returned to China. I know I can't let him go. I have wanted to take the initiative to get back together with him several times. He brought it up today, but I didn't agree. I always feel that he should give me an explanation." After speaking, Zhou Jingzhan added, "I also feel that I am quite twisted."
Zhou Wenxuan was silent for a few seconds, realizing he couldn't offer Zhou Jingzhan any useful advice on this matter. He could only offer a few words to help him. "You're all still young and inexperienced. Some things require waiting for the right time and weighing the pros and cons before they can have a result. But Dad hopes that every choice you make will follow your heart, and don't force yourself."
Zhou Jingzhan could understand the pity of parents in the world, but he still couldn't help but say, "I really like him."
Then he heard Zhou Wenxuan say, "Then I wish you happiness."
Zhou Jingzhan smiled, but then felt his heart ache. He couldn't help but burst into tears. He said with great grievance, "Dad, I'm sorry. I couldn't let you hold your grandson, and I can't help with the things at home."
Zhou Wenxuan smiled kindly, "Don't say that in the future. Remember, your mother and I don't ask for anything in return from you. Just live a good life. And don't worry about your family. Someone will take care of your things for you. Don't let your imagination run wild. Tomorrow, when you wake up, I'll take you out for a walk."
Zhou Jingzhan nodded, and seeing that he was in a slightly better mood, Zhou Wenxuan left with peace of mind.
The noise he made when he returned to the house startled Qin Huiping, who asked, "Where have you been?"
"I went out to see my son and chatted with him for a while."
Hearing that it was Zhou Jingzhan's matter, Qin Huiping stood up, turned on the bedside lamp, and asked carefully: "I think he is worried. Have you asked him?"
Zhou Wenxuan nodded. "Yeah, it's still about Yunqi. He can't let her go, but he's also unwilling to give in. He's really conflicted."
"Yunqi's death was quite sudden. There was no sign of it, and his family didn't know about it either."
"I've been wondering about this for years, but I don't think that child is the willful type. He knows what's going on. I guess there really is something he can't say." Zhou Wenxuan said wistfully, "After all, times have changed. Let them decide for themselves. We can't interfere."
Before going to bed, Zhou Jingzhan opened his mobile phone and found that Chu Yunqi had sent him a message at around eleven o'clock with just three words "I'm sorry". Half an hour later, he sent another message saying "Don't be angry".
Zhou Jingzhan knew Chu Yun very well. He knew that he was the type who would get sleepy at a certain time. It must have taken him a lot of energy to stay up until 11 o'clock. After thinking for a moment, he replied: I just saw it. Don't stay up late.
The drowsy Chu Yunqi was suddenly awakened by the sound of his cell phone notification. He felt relieved to see Zhou Jingzhan had recovered. He sent him a cute kiss emoticon and then fell asleep peacefully.
The next day, Qin Huiping went out early due to official business. Zhou Wenxuan read books and newspapers in the living room and waited until half past eight before Zhou Jingzhan slowly got dressed and went out.
Zhou Wenxuan, who had been hungry for half a day, could no longer hold back and hurriedly pulled Zhou Jingzhan out. He opened the garage door and rode out an electric scooter, "Get in quickly."
Zhou Jingzhan's eyes darkened. "Where's the bicycle? I'll go there by bicycle."
Zhou Wenxuan wiped the back of the electric scooter and replied, "Mr. Wang from Building 1 just retired and has nothing to do, so he wants to ride it. I'll lend it to him for two days."
Zhou Jingzhan still wanted to escape, "Can't I just drive?"
"I haven't driven a car in years. Do you dare to sit in my car if I drive? Come on, hurry up and stop wasting time."
Zhou Jingzhan felt sorry for his white pants and wiped them worriedly. Zhou Wenxuan looked at the zipper he had pulled to the top and couldn't help but complain, "I don't even mind you, why do you mind? Pull your zipper down. What a shame."
"I'm already so old, and you still use a scooter to take me? If I meet a student colleague, will I ever be able to see him again?"
What he said came true.
While waiting for the traffic light, Tang Ningxuan, who had just finished her night shift in the department, drove her best friends Wu Xiao and Taozi to have breakfast.
Wu Xiao turned around and saw Director Zhou, who was wearing a loose white sportswear and looked energetic, sitting on the back seat of a middle-aged man's electric scooter with an unhappy look on his face. He looked quite cute.
Wu Xiao rubbed her eyes as if she didn't believe it. This time she was sure, and excitedly told her best friend, "Hey, look, it's Director Zhou! It's Director Zhou."
Tang Ningxuan and Taozi looked in the direction of the sound, both finding it unbelievable. Taozi was the first to react, "Quick, quick, take a picture and send it to the group."
As he said this, he took two photos and sent them to the group, with a caption: My family members are so excited. When I got off the night shift, I met an ice beauty and she turned into a cutie in seconds. Who understands?
That’s not all, Taozi added a screen-licking emoticon at the end.
Three minutes later, the three people's phones began to emit notification sounds continuously at the same time.
Tang Ningxuan and Taozi were still chatting. Wu Xiao glanced at the group chat and felt worried for Taozi.
The messages on the phone all came from gossip groups, all expressing shock and sincere regret at Taozi's behavior.
Wu Xiao felt a little guilty and stammered, "Taozi, you, you seem to have posted the photo to the department's group chat."
Taozi's smile froze as she confirmed it herself, and there was no way back, so she let out a sharp explosion and prayed that no one in the department saw it.
At this time, Zhou Jingzhan didn't know what had happened. He followed his father slowly into the breakfast shop and ran into three sisters head-on. Taozi felt guilty and stood up suddenly, unable to speak for a long time.
Zhou Jingzhan was also quite surprised, but he didn't show it on his face. "Good morning."
All three of them smiled stiffly, "Good morning, Director Zhou."
Zhou Jingzhan nodded slightly and found a place to sit down with his father. The store itself was not big, so the two tables could actually see each other.
Zhou Jingzhan took off his white coat to reveal a black sweatshirt, trying to appear more mature. He muttered softly, "I shouldn't be wearing this."
Zhou Wenxuan acted nonchalant. "What's wrong? This suit looks great. It makes you look energetic and much brighter than the suits you usually wear to work. Also, you should get along well with your colleagues at the hospital. Whether they're leaders or subordinates, you should communicate more. Don't always have a stern face. Smile more. That way..."
Zhou Jingzhan's ears were almost callused from hearing this. "Don't give me official jargon just for dinner."
The three sisters felt a lot more secure without being able to see Zhou Jingzhan's face, and they could also see Zhou Wenxuan clearly.
The more Tang Ningxuan looked, the more she felt something was wrong. She whispered, "Is that Director Zhou's father? Why does he look so familiar?"
Taozi and Wu Xiao also looked back and agreed with Tang Ningxuan's statement, but no one remembered it.
Wu Xiao couldn't help but gossip, "Director Zhou usually seems to have plenty of money, why does he look like his family is not well off today?"
Taozi chimed in, "That shouldn't be the case. His father looks like a very serious person. He should be very low-key."
Tang Ningxuan would occasionally glance at Zhou Jingzhan and provide real-time updates, "His father even stirred the soy milk and let it cool before putting it in front of him."
"Huh?" Taozi was a little skeptical. "Director Zhou's family loves him very much. Isn't it said that those who are loved are more capable of loving others? How can someone like him, with a happy family, successful career and stunning looks, come to the department and abuse us every day?"
Hearing this, Tang Ningxuan also felt indignant on Zhou Jingzhan's behalf. "How can you say such things, little girl? Director Zhou is usually a bit sharp-tongued, and he's been smiling more since Professor Chu came here recently."
While eating, Zhou Wenxuan spoke casually, "I have a meeting at ten o'clock. Do you have anything to do this morning? If you can't make it, ask the driver to drop you off."
"I have a class at Peking University. I can drive there by myself. I'll find time to visit Chu Yunqi."
Zhou Wenxuan nodded frequently.
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