Zhou Yi didn't answer her question, but instead asked her, "Aren't you going to formally introduce your son to me?"
"Oh, right, look at me, you came so suddenly, I didn't expect you to come. I'm sorry, let me introduce you first, this is my son Yu Yang, he is six years old this year."
Turning to her son, she said, "Yu Yang, this is a friend Mom met in Beijing, Uncle Zhou Yi. Say hello to him!"
Yu Yang obediently greeted, "Good evening, Uncle Zhou!"
She turned back to her mother and said, "Mom, have you forgotten? We've known each other for a long time."
Chen Hong patted her forehead in frustration, "Look at my memory, it seems I'm really getting old, my brain isn't working well anymore, I still haven't figured out the situation."
"Comrade Zhou, you haven't ordered yet, have you? What would you like to eat tonight? I'll go and arrange for your meal."
Zhou Yi stared into her eyes. "As a guest, I'll go along with whatever the host says. You can make the arrangements."
"Are there any dietary restrictions?" Chen Hong asked businesslike.
He secretly groaned, thinking: If I had known this big shot was waiting at home, I wouldn't have gone home.
She wondered what Zhou Yi meant by coming to see her this time. They hadn't heard from each other for so long, why did he come straight to her house without even saying hello?
Chen Hong went to the kitchen to arrange the dishes, but Yu Yang didn't move. After his mother went into the kitchen, he stayed and talked to Zhou Yi.
After Chen Hong brought the four dishes to the table, she saw Zhou Yi and Yu Yang sitting face to face, chatting happily. She wondered what these two, an adult and a child, had to talk about.
The Book of Changes: To overcome a major obstacle, you must first clear away the surrounding barriers!
After telling Uncle Village Chief and the others what to do, Chen Hong came over to have dinner with Yu Yang and Zhou Yi. Chen Hong had just picked up a wine bottle to pour wine for Zhou Yi when Zhou Yi refused.
"I'm not drinking tonight. I have something important to tell you. Will you have dinner with me?"
Since this was a public occasion, Chen Hong didn't urge Zhou Yi to drink anymore. She put away the bottle and had dinner with her son.
The atmosphere was strange. The son and Zhou Yi were chatting happily, while Chen Hong ate her meal silently, as if she were just a background figure to them.
After dinner, I greeted everyone and then took Zhou Yi back to the villa in the backyard.
As soon as they entered the gate, Black Tiger and Glasses rushed into the yard and ran happily towards the backyard.
Chen Hong closed the front door and invited Zhou Yi into the living room. She first brewed a pot of tea, then went to the kitchen to wash a plate of fruit before sitting down to talk to Zhou Yi.
Yu Yang realized that the adults had something to discuss, so he went to the backyard to play with Black Tiger and Glasses. Zhou Yi had been looking around the fishing village villa since he entered.
It's clear that the homeowner is someone who values the details of life. The house isn't luxuriously decorated, but it's fresh, simple, and cozy throughout.
The small ornaments placed throughout the house, though not antiques, are still quite charming, showing that the owner is a person who loves life.
The orchids and pothos plants in the house are thriving and well-cared for. Sitting on the sofa in the living room, you can smell the fragrance of orchids throughout the room, which makes you feel warm and peaceful.
Seeing him looking around at the interior decoration and furnishings, Chen Hong said self-deprecatingly, "It's a rural place, and we didn't hire anyone to design it. The construction company just did a simple renovation for us. It can't compare to the taste of you people in Beijing."
"I wonder what brings Comrade Zhou to see me today? Just tell me if it's within your power, and I'll do my best."
Zhou Yi sighed softly, "Chen Hong, I didn't expect you to be so good at pretending to be naive. Actually, you should know why I'm here."
We're both adults, let's get straight to the point! Why did you block me?
I came here today to have a proper talk with you face to face. I finally got news of you, that you went to Beijing, and I had just taken leave to go see you, but you've already left.
I got your address and followed you to your house, only to find that you had gone to Jinan on the way. Since I couldn't contact you, I had no choice but to wait for you at your house.
Under his intense gaze, Chen Hong instinctively wanted to escape. Just as she was about to get up, she said, "Oh right, you can have a smoke. I forgot to get you some cigarettes."
But Zhou Yi waved his hand to stop him, saying, "Can you stop running away? Listen to me properly and face this problem head-on?"
Although his expression was calm and his tone steady, Chen Hong could vaguely see a burning flame in his eyes.
Under his intense gaze, Chen Hong felt like a pitiful little lamb being targeted by a wolf. His gaze seemed to burn her body, making her feel faintly hot.
Just then, the sound of my son playing with the two dogs came from the backyard. My son's laughter was very loud; he must be very happy right now.
Chen Hong seemed to have spotted a beam of light while she was in a daze, and she immediately stood up in surprise.
Since trouble has come knocking, let's deal with it!
Chen Hong sat opposite Zhou Yi, meeting his eyes. "Since the brave People's Liberation Army soldiers have come to our door, please state your purpose. However, I don't recall we have any prior conflicts!"
Zhou Yi adjusted his posture, then seemed to think it was too serious, so he relaxed again, looked into Chen Hong's eyes, and said very seriously, "I want to formally pursue you, and I hope you will marry me!"
Chen Hong's inner voice was spinning in shock: What kind of straight man is this? Why does he always go straight for the point? How am I supposed to respond to this?
Chen Hong had met straightforward people before, but never one as straightforward as this. She was momentarily stunned and couldn't bring herself to say a word of refusal.
Chen Hong's mind raced. How could she answer in a way that would both refuse and save face for both of them?
Ren Chenhong, who usually speaks eloquently and logically, was at a loss for how to politely refuse him at this moment, and couldn't help but ask him:
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