Chapter 71 You Like Me?
“He comes to cause trouble every few days. I called the police, but they could only warn him once. If I didn't respond, he became even more aggressive. If I stood up to him, he threw a tantrum. Tell me... what else can I do?”
Upon hearing this, Guo Zhenyi suddenly looked up, his tone serious.
"It's okay, I'll help you."
He grabbed her shoulders.
"Isn't he just after the money?"
"I'll pay him off and keep him far away from you."
"I'm not giving you charity, nor am I trying to bribe you. I just want to give you some peace and quiet. What's a little price to pay if you can live in peace?"
Zhou Shufen's eyes widened, and she gasped for breath.
She stared into his eyes and couldn't help but ask, "Why?"
"What are you after? Why did you have to get involved in this mess?"
Zhou Shufen raised her voice slightly, her eyes showing doubt and a hint of resistance.
"I just hope you can live a peaceful life."
Guo Zhenyi's gaze was intense, without the slightest attempt to dodge.
“Zhou Shufen, you are a good person. You don’t deserve to be treated like this. It’s only right that I help you, no reason is needed.”
He looked at her, his eyes full of openness and sincerity.
Zhou Shufen took a step forward.
The two were so close they could almost feel each other's breath.
"that's all?"
"You're willing to get involved in this mess just so I can 'live a peaceful life'?"
Do you... like me?
Zhou Shufen spoke the last few words very slowly.
Guo Zhenyi's breath hitched, and his body stiffened.
He wanted to deny it, but his heart was pounding.
He wanted to admit it, but he was afraid of scaring her.
In the end, he could only mumble vaguely, "Um... I mean it."
"Whether you believe it or not... I will always be here."
After saying that, Guo Zhenyi pretended not to hear her question, turned around and left, his steps hurried and unsteady.
Zhou Shufen watched his retreating figure and burst out laughing, but quickly stopped herself.
Now she knew for sure that Guo Zhenyi probably liked her.
She just couldn't understand when these feelings he had for her had quietly begun to emerge.
Mr. Guo, who is usually decisive and efficient in the business world, and whose competitors are even afraid of him.
They actually fled in panic because of her question.
The more Zhou Shufen thought about it, the more unbelievable it seemed, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.
After laughing, she felt a warmth in her heart.
Zhou Shufen took her water cup and walked back to her seat, feeling as if she were bathed in a spring breeze, and even more energetic in her studies.
My good mood lasted until the end of the course.
As dusk settled outside the window, the afterglow of the setting sun cast a soft golden glow on the corner of the table.
Zhou Shufen packed her things and left the building.
She had arranged to have dinner with Yao Mingzhu today. As soon as she stepped out of the gate, she saw Yao's car parked on the side of the road.
The car lights were dimly lit, appearing especially gentle in the deepening twilight.
Zhou Shufen quickly ran over, then opened the passenger door and got in.
"Have you been waiting long? The class was particularly slow today."
"No, that's all! Let's go eat."
The two chose a restaurant with a quiet and comfortable atmosphere and sat down.
They ate and chatted about recent events.
Speaking of Guo Zhenyi's reaction today, Zhou Shufen still finds it a bit funny.
"You should have been there! I asked him if he liked me, and his ears turned as red as tomatoes. Guess what? He pretended not to hear me and just slipped away, faster than a rabbit!"
"What? Guo Zhenyi can back down too?"
Upon hearing this, Yao Mingzhu burst into laughter.
"I knew it! He definitely has feelings for you! There's this indescribable atmosphere when you two are together..."
Guo Zhenyi may not have realized that his attitude towards Zhou Shufen was completely different from his attitude towards others, which was very hypocritical.
Just thinking about that scene made Yao Mingzhu burst into laughter again.
"Oh my god, just imagining Guo Zhenyi running away makes me laugh until I cry. Who would have thought that our cold-faced devil would have a day like this?"
After laughing, she became serious and started to care about the future of the two of them.
"Honestly, I know my brother very well. He's cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and he's a good person. But what about you? What are you thinking?"
Zhou Shufen did not answer immediately, but pondered quietly.
After an unknown amount of time, she finally raised her head.
"To be honest... I really don't have the mind to think about anything else right now. It's not too late to talk about these things after I've completely dealt with Zhou Dajun and everything has settled down."
"You know, Zhou Dajun is just like a plaster."
Yao Mingzhu frowned, her voice filled with anxiety.
"He's already divorced you, but he still harasses you every other day. Do you really want to ruin your happiness for the rest of your life because of this persistent person?"
Yao Mingzhu is really anxious.
She understood Zhou Shufen's personality.
Despite her gentle and delicate appearance, she is actually strong and stubborn.
But it is precisely because I understand her that I feel even more sorry for what she has gone through.
To be honest, Zhou Shufen's journey has been incredibly difficult.
She spent the best years of her life on that scumbag Zhou Dajun.
She finally made up her mind to get a divorce, but he wouldn't let it go and kept harassing her.
"or……"
Yao Mingzhu hesitated for a moment, her tone tentative.
"I know some people here, including lawyers and friends who can handle these kinds of disputes. Should I ask someone to help you? At least make him behave and stop bothering you."
"Need not."
Zhou Shufen declined calmly.
A cold smile curled at the corner of her lips, her tone calm.
"I have my own way of doing things. I've been putting up with things for so long, isn't this the day I've been waiting for? Don't worry, I can handle it myself."
"I'm hoping you can resolve your troubles sooner, and then also take a look at your own relationship issues."
Yao Mingzhu sighed, softening her tone.
"Besides... it's also helping my younger brother out! He's actually always had feelings for you, but he's just too shy to say it outright."
She knew Zhou Shufen's past and was also familiar with Guo Zhenyi's character.
So, as the middleman, she genuinely hoped the two of them could be together.
Zhou Shufen sighed, her feelings a jumble of emotions.
Looking at the older sister in front of her who had always silently supported her and worried about her, she let down her guard a little.
"Actually... I can't really explain it. I've been feeling quite comfortable and relaxed during this period of being single lately."
She paused, a faint smile appearing on her face.
"This feeling of freedom is really great. As for relationships, I really don't dare to touch them again so easily."
Zhou Shufen knew, of course, that Guo Zhenyi was a reliable person.
He saw and remembered all the kindness he showed her.
However, because of her past failed relationship, she still had reservations.
Yao Mingzhu, having been through it all, immediately understood what Zhou Shufen was thinking upon hearing her words.
"well……"
Yao Mingzhu shook her head, her tone filled with regret.
"You're so wonderful, yet he couldn't truly capture your heart. It seems he's simply not destined for you."
She paused, then added with a smile, "But you're right, freedom is the most precious kind of happiness. Some people struggle with relationships their whole lives and forget who they truly are. You're doing great the way you are now."
The two exchanged a glance, and a relieved smile appeared in their eyes.
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