Chapter 53 Trustworthy
Normally, someone with Guo Zhenyi's personality would definitely decline.
He has never liked to get involved in other people's private lives, and he is even less comfortable appearing in other people's homes in informal settings.
But for some reason, he paused at the door for a few seconds, then nodded and stepped inside.
His leather shoes made a soft sound as they stepped on the floor.
Yao Mingzhu just came out of the bathroom and pushed open the wooden door.
She paused for a moment, then her eyes lit up instantly.
Hey, wait a minute!
Isn't that it?
She stared intently at Guo Zhenyi, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes.
Guo Zhenyi was drinking soy milk with his head down when he was suddenly swept over by this gaze, and he immediately felt uncomfortable, almost dropping the bowl in his hand.
He subconsciously shrugged and secretly glanced back at her.
Why are your eyes so scary?
The three of them sat down at the old but clean small dining table.
Sunlight streamed in at an angle through the window, falling on the wooden tabletop.
Zhou Shufen prepared steaming hot soy milk and freshly steamed buns.
There were also homemade pickled vegetables that had been marinating for half a month, served in a small blue and white porcelain dish, their salty and fragrant aroma filling the air.
She smiled and said, "Eat it while it's hot, don't be shy."
Yao Mingzhu didn't refuse and took a sip of the hot soy milk from the bowl.
She took a bite of the soft bun; the outer skin was slightly bouncy, and the filling was fragrant.
The aroma of scallion oil exploded in my mouth instantly.
Yao Mingzhu took a bite of the steamed bun, and the aroma filled her mouth.
She couldn't help but give a thumbs up and exclaimed sincerely, "Amazing! These buns are so fragrant! They're even better than the ones I had at that trendy restaurant in the city center!"
"Is it really that delicious?"
Zhou Shufen was tidying up the chopsticks on the corner of the table.
Hearing this, she paused for a moment, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she smiled shyly.
"Oh, it's all just home cooking, nothing special. I'm just glad it suits your taste."
“It’s really good,” Guo Zhenyi nodded in agreement, and said seriously, “These buns have thin skins and lots of filling, the cooking time is just right, and the saltiness is just right. Your skills are indeed excellent, even better than those in restaurants.”
"Since you all say so, then I'll take it seriously!"
Zhou Shufen beamed with joy at the praise.
She warmly invited us, "Eat more, don't be shy, I steamed a big basket today, there's plenty for you! If it's not enough, I can heat up another pot!"
The three of them ate and chatted, and the atmosphere gradually warmed up.
Yao Mingzhu didn't stand on ceremony and ate three steamed buns in a row.
Guo Zhenyi also ate two and a half.
Even Zhou Shufen, who usually doesn't eat much, made an exception and ate half an extra one.
In the end, the three of them managed to eat the entire basket of steamed buns.
That was a large steamer used at home, with a black bamboo tray as big as a washbasin, capable of steaming more than thirty at a time.
At this moment, the bottom of the steamer was empty, with only a thin layer of steam still slowly rising.
As the time drew near, the hands of the old-fashioned wall clock pointed to 9:15.
Yao Mingzhu got up, put on her clean flat shoes, zipped her coat all the way up, and straightened her scarf.
Before leaving, she couldn't help but look around the room one last time.
This is a small two-bedroom apartment of less than 60 square meters.
The walls were a bit yellowed and the furniture was old, but everything was kept in perfect order.
Yesterday, when she was most lost and helpless, this place took her in.
At that moment, an indescribable sense of peace quietly welled up in my heart.
Seeing that they were about to leave, Zhou Shufen quickly stood up from the sofa and said, "Let me walk you downstairs. The stairs are a bit dark, and you two don't know the way well."
But Yao Mingzhu waved her hand and refused with a smile.
"No need to see us off, we can go down ourselves. It's a short distance, we could walk it with our eyes closed."
Guo Zhenyi nodded in agreement: "Yes, you go about your business and don't worry about us. Take a rest and don't tire yourself out."
Seeing how determined they were, Zhou Shufen stood at the door.
Watching them walk down the stairs side by side, I finally smiled and waved.
"Alright, alright, then I won't see you off."
She stood by the door frame.
"Drive slowly and be careful on the road. It's cold, so please keep warm."
"knew."
Guo Zhenyi responded.
He then stood up, straightened his clothes, and turned to walk towards the door with Yao Mingzhu.
The two went downstairs one after the other.
As I stepped out of the building, the morning sunlight slanted across the car.
Yao Mingzhu opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat.
Guo Zhenyi then went around to the driver's seat and skillfully fastened his seatbelt.
The car started quickly, and the engine roared a few times in a low voice.
The speed then stabilized, the tires gently rolled over the ground, and the car slowly drove out of the residential area.
Vehicles merged into the main road, the traffic flowed in an orderly manner, and the speed gradually increased.
Yao Mingzhu leaned back in her seat, her gaze unconsciously falling on the fleeting street scene outside the window.
"Yesterday was really tough. I impulsively ran out without even taking an umbrella. I didn't know where I was going, but the only person I could think of was Shufen. We haven't known each other for very long, and we're not even close friends. But at that time, she was the person I wanted to rely on the most."
She spoke very sincerely, her voice full of emotion.
Guo Zhenyi listened, his gaze still fixed ahead, but his expression softened slightly.
"That means she's a really trustworthy person. It's not a coincidence that she thought of you when you were at your lowest point; it means you genuinely trust her."
"Yes, she's really kind-hearted."
Yao Mingzhu sighed.
“When we first met, I suddenly felt dizzy, my vision went black, and I couldn’t stand up straight. I almost fell. Without saying a word, she ran over to help me and immediately took out a piece of candy from her bag and put it in my mouth. She really saved my life.”
Yao Mingzhu still feels a little nervous when she thinks about it.
"You seem to have mentioned this once before."
Guo Zhenyi nodded, his tone slow and deliberate, as memories began to surface.
“Just last month, you mentioned the time Shufen helped you. I didn’t ask for details at the time, but now that I think about it, she’s definitely not the kind of person who just talks the talk.”
"Is that right?"
Yao Mingzhu turned her head to look at him.
“You see, that’s the kind of person she is. She always has others in her heart. If someone is in trouble, she won’t wait for you to ask; she’ll already be taking action. After spending time with her these past few days, I’m sure she’s genuinely kind and down-to-earth, and her gentleness isn’t just an act.”
She blinked, her tone becoming lighter, but her words still held a lot of meaning.
Guo Zhenyi lowered his head and smiled, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, but his eyes gradually softened.
Recent scenes involuntarily flashed through his mind.
After finishing overtime work each day, when I walk out of the office, the corridor is already empty and quiet.
I could always see Zhou Shufen sitting there alone under the dim light.
She would either be drawing with her head down, the pencil scratching on the paper.
She had never been involved in design before, and her background was almost zero.
With sheer determination and quick wit, he managed to master the complex software operation and composition principles in just a few months.
"You just laugh and don't say anything? Did I say anything wrong?"
Yao Mingzhu pressed for an answer, clearly dissatisfied.
She had waited so long, hoping he would say something from the heart.
He just laughed.
"That's right, I also think she's very hardworking and serious."
Guo Zhenyi readily admitted it.
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