This was the first time Zhou Fang showed such an expression.
I can't tell whether I'm nervous, excited, or panicked...
In short, it doesn't match his usual rebellious appearance at all.
At this moment, I seemed to see the former Fu Qichuan in him.
In an instant, I became calmer, even cold-blooded. I suppressed all the emotions that were about to burst out and turned around quickly.
"Well, go on."
Before Zhou Fang hung up the phone, he strode over and held me in his arms with one hand. No matter how I resisted, he held me tightly.
After a few more words on the other end, he said calmly, "Be careful and don't let yourself be led astray. I'll come over after I've finished coaxing them."
After he finished speaking, he hung up the phone and threw it into his trouser pocket. He pinched my cheeks with his big hands, squeezing my face until it was deformed. He said resentfully, "Why did you run away? Did you hear what I just said?"
"Let me go."
"……cough."
Perhaps it was because I looked a little funny when he pinched my cheek while talking to me, he snorted and laughed, not listening, and pinched me again, "You answer me first, and when I'm satisfied with the answer, I'll let go."
I slapped his hand, forcing him to let go, then pursed my lips gently, suppressing my bitterness. "Zhou Fang... Mr. Zhou, I'm different from you. I don't want to play, and I can't afford to play."
"play?"
Zhou Fang's expression changed slightly, and he touched his teeth with the tip of his tongue unhappily. "Do you think I'm kidding you?"
"Isn't it?"
Snow fluttered down, and I winced in fear. "Like you just said, if there's no news from Miss Shen in the next two days, you won't wait any longer. But didn't you just get some news? And you're still asking me, do you think I'm a backup, or is she?"
This spare tire is me.
In the past two days, my grandmother and Zhou Mo have both told me a lot, and I almost took them seriously. But now that I have regained consciousness, I look at the arrogant man in front of me.
With his conditions, many beautiful daughters from wealthy families would flock to him, but even if they were to come to him for eight lifetimes, it would never be my turn.
The gap between him and me is even bigger than the gap between me and Fu Qichuan.
Zhou Fang reeked of alcohol, but his eyes were eerily sober. He pursed his lips, his tone as careless as ever, "Do you think I'm Fu Qichuan?"
"have no idea."
It was too cold. I sniffed, wrapped my down jacket tightly around me, lowered my head, and kicked a pebble. My voice was shallow, "All I know is that you are all men, and they are the moonlight and the cinnabar mole."
Only I am mosquito blood and rice sticky.
Above his head, Zhou Fang was silent for a moment, then laughed nonchalantly, "Is it possible that I just like rice?"
I paused slightly and subconsciously looked up, "Hmm?"
"Uh-huh."
He flicked my forehead and stuffed the midnight snack into my hand. "I can't promise more, but Ruan Nanzhi, I'm definitely not Fu Qichuan. Okay, let's go in."
"I don't need your promise."
I've heard too much promise.
I will never believe in such vague and illusory things again.
Promises can only be said to be sincere, but they may be sincere at the moment they are spoken, just like the moment when a ripe melon falls off the vine, it must be sweet.
But over time, not even one or two years, just one or two days, it will rot and stink if it is exposed to rain and sunlight.
…
The next day was New Year’s Eve.
The Shen family's old house is filled with a strong New Year atmosphere, with red lanterns hanging high and various window decorations pasted on the windows.
The housekeeper was still directing the servants to put up Spring Festival couplets everywhere.
Very lively and festive.
As soon as I came downstairs, Mrs. Shen waved to me with a spirited look, "Nanzhi, come quickly, these freshly steamed dumplings, have a few while they're hot."
The old lady treated me very kindly, and sometimes I couldn't help but be dazed.
It's like having a grandmother.
"Tuo."
I obediently walked over and ate a few dumplings, then looked at the old lady with a smile. I felt a little reluctant to leave, but I could only say: "Grandma, I'm sorry to bother you these two days. I will be leaving for Jiangcheng soon. I wish you a happy Spring Festival in advance and all the best."
"Why are you leaving? Don't you still want to help Ah Fang..."
"he……"
I calmed down and said, "He probably can't use my help anymore."
His serious moonlight is probably about to come.
"What do you mean? If he doesn't want your help, you'll just ignore me, an old lady?"
The old lady pretended to be angry and said, "I was just thinking that I finally had someone close to me to spend the New Year with me, and you're leaving? It's New Year's Eve, so just stay here and spend it with me!"
"grandmother……"
I was moved when I saw the old lady like this.
But I also know that it would be inappropriate for me to stay here any longer.
The old lady took my hand and said, "You will be alone even if you die, so just follow my instructions..."
"grandmother!"
Suddenly, a domineering voice came from outside, and Shen Xingyu's family of three appeared together.
She ran to the old lady in her short boots, "Grandma, if Miss Ruan wants to leave, just let her go. It will be soon anyway, and you won't be able to take care of her anymore!"
The old lady looked at Shen Xu Shen's mother unhappily, "Look for yourselves, what kind of thing have you spoiled? You have no manners at all!"
Mother Shen's face darkened, and she nudged Shen Xu with her elbow.
Shen Yu was helpless and acted as a mediator between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, "Mom, it's New Year's Day, why are you doing this..."
"How am I?"
The old lady was dissatisfied and said with a cold face, "I said it many years ago, during the New Year and other holidays, we each celebrate our own lives. I won't disturb you, and you don't come to disturb my peace!"
"grandmother!"
Shen Xingyu had just been scolded and lost face. She was furious and said, "It's okay if you hate me, but do you hate your own granddaughter too?"
The old lady's expression became serious. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"I said it!"
Shen Xingyu deliberately kept me in suspense, sneered at me, and then continued, "Your granddaughter is coming soon. Once she comes, you won't be able to take care of Miss Ruan anyway!"
"Where did you get the news?"
The old lady's face flushed with excitement, and she stood up by holding on to the sofa!
Shen Xingyu's mother's expression also changed drastically. She grabbed Shen Xingyu's arm and asked impatiently, "Are you telling the truth? Qingli found someone?!"
Seeing how excited they all were, Shen Xingyu clenched her palms, lowered her eyes, a complex expression flashed across her face, and she smiled and said, "Yes! Look."
After she finished speaking, she placed this morning's newspaper on the coffee table.
I glanced around and saw a huge headline: Zhou Fang is looking for his long-lost fiancée.
There were also two photos attached, showing a woman trying to pounce on Zhou Fang with a timid look in her eyes.
Anyone who sees it will feel a desire to protect it.
In the second photo, Zhou Fang raised his hand to block her action.
The old lady put on her glasses, picked up the newspaper, and snorted, "This is not my Qingli! Another unscrupulous media fabrication!"
"You don't believe it?"
Shen Xingyu raised her lips, "Then let's wait for the paternity test. Once it's done, everything will be clear!"
Originally, with her personality, she should be angry after finding Shen Qingli.
Now it seems like she doesn't care at all and is even happy for the Shen family.
Mother Shen looked at the photo, but she didn't look at me like the old lady, unable to tell whether she was happy or angry.
With the demeanor of a host, he asked, "Miss Ruan, are you leaving now or later? I'll arrange for a driver to take you there!"
The expulsion was straightforward.
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