Early in the morning, Zheng Tianming was driving Xu Lu to school when his phone rang. It was He Kai calling.
He Kai has already transferred Shen Yunxi to a VIP ward and paid for the upcoming surgery. Now they don't even have money left to buy feed for the pigs.
Left with no other option, he had to sell the pigs that hadn't yet reached market weight. As for the sausage factory, it has now ceased operations.
He Kai sat on a bench outside the ward, his head resting on his arm: "Hey, Tianming, do you have time? I'd like to invite you to dinner."
This can be considered repaying kindness with enmity. If it weren't for Zheng Tianming, they might have been eaten by wolves long ago, but he never stood up to help Xu Mengyu clarify things and even hung up on him countless times.
Zheng Tianming agreed, and the two booked a small, hole-in-the-wall restaurant, knowing He Kai's current situation.
Xu Mengyu knew that Zheng Tianming was going to meet He Kai that night, so she asked to go with him.
When evening came, He Kai was surprised to see Xu Mengyu. He felt embarrassed and lowered his head even more when ordering food.
They sat in a small private room on the second floor, and neither of them spoke until Zheng Tianming finally broke the awkward silence.
"I never thought we'd be able to get together for a meal," Zheng Tianming said, picking up a cup of barley tea and pouring himself a drink.
He Kai looked up at Xu Mengyu: "I'm sorry... I..."
"Is it worth going bankrupt to save someone who's using you?" Xu Mengyu picked up the tea Zheng Tianming had poured and took a sip or two.
Zheng Tianming's gaze fell on the rim of the cup.
He Kai leaned back in his chair and sighed deeply: "It's my fault for not being able to resist the temptation. At least now I have a clear conscience."
When he was with Shen Yunxi, he promised to marry her and treat her well. Later, he found out that she had ulterior motives, but the two of them were truly together. She was seriously ill and would die if she didn't have money, and he couldn't just ignore it.
He's done his best now. If one day he really can't hold on any longer, then she won't be able to blame him.
Xu Mengyu returned the teacup to Zheng Tianming: "I came here today to discuss a collaboration with you."
He Kai looked at Xu Mengyu with suspicion. What kind of cooperation could she possibly have with him? He was just a pig farmer...
“Now everyone is helping farmers, and future development will move in this direction.” Xu Mengyu then shared her thoughts.
Zheng Tianming drank his tea without saying a word; he didn't understand Xu Mengyu's purpose in doing this.
He Kai hesitated for a moment, considering his current situation anyway: "You trust me?"
"I trust myself. I'm the kind of person who never turns down money." Xu Mengyu is the kind of person who holds grudges, but she won't forget those who are good to her.
He Kai helped her a lot when they were on the deserted island. When there was a heavy rainstorm, Zheng Tianming wasn't there, so he stood in front of her and Shen Yunxi.
During the wolf pack incident, even though he felt her actions were immoral and didn't know the full story, he didn't do anything to her and even secretly brought her food.
He didn't stand up for her; he just settled the debt with her from before. Now they're in a business partnership. He knows how to raise pigs, and she knows marketing; they can do business together related to pork in the future.
"I trust the people I employ, and I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."
As soon as Xu Mengyu finished speaking, the waiter started serving the dishes.
He Kai was under a lot of pressure. He only had an elderly grandfather at home, and there were some things he couldn't tell his friends. This time, after drinking a little, he blurted everything out.
Zheng Tianming also had some.
“I don’t care, she’s really dead. Do you know what her dad said?” He Kai held his wine glass: “Her dad said, ‘Fifty thousand yuan, I’ll sell Shen Yunxi to you as my wife.’”
Xu Mengyu was speechless. She knew that the family was no good when they came to make trouble at her door.
Shen Yunxi went from being a well-known domestic actress to someone who could be bought as a wife for 50,000 yuan...
“I wanted to slap him across the face, but I held back. I was fucking afraid he’d try to extort money from me.” He Kai’s eyes reddened as he finished speaking.
Zheng Tianming lit a cigarette and threw the lighter on the table: "I advise you to have some kind of agreement with her family, otherwise they'll keep asking you for money endlessly."
“I’m not her husband. I’ve consulted a lawyer, and I can’t be her father or guardian.” He Kai was at a loss.
If you end up with a family like that, they're like a leech, always talking about money, and they'll be happy if you give them money.
Xu Mengyu bit her lip and hesitated for a moment: "Didn't you two get engaged? Now that you're engaged, you're her fiancé. You can try taking legal action."
She didn't understand this aspect of things either.
"I'll ask a lawyer later." He Kai was prepared to support Shen Yunxi for the rest of his life.
The doctor said she can undergo rehabilitation after the surgery, but they couldn't guarantee how far she could progress.
After the three of them finished eating, Zheng Tianming first saw Xu Mengyu into the car, then turned around and chatted with He Kai for a few more minutes.
“I keep my word, as long as you come.” Zheng Tianming said, taking out a prepared card from his pocket and handing it to He Kai: “The experts estimate that you won’t arrive until the day after tomorrow.”
He Kai couldn't hold back his tears and they streamed down his face: "I didn't mean to take this money. I just thought it was a favor I was doing for you. I'll definitely pay you back when I make money."
Zheng Tianming patted him on the shoulder: "Call me if you need anything."
Xu Mengyu leaned back in the car seat. After Zheng Tianming got in, she reached out her hand in disgust: "Go to the passenger seat. You reek of alcohol."
Zheng Tianming ignored her and got into the car. He didn't mind that she was so drunk, but she complained after he only drank one bottle.
"I'm not going to kiss you." Zheng Tianming said, pulling the person into his arms. "The desert island issue is almost resolved. What are your plans now?"
"I'm honing my basic skills. I'm currently collaborating with several teachers to write lyrics and arrange music." Xu Mengyu believes that if she wants to be active on stage, she needs to have her own original songs, otherwise she won't go very far.
Given her limited acting skills, she plans to practice her lines and acting while waiting for a good script. She has already spoken with the stage play teachers.
Only by constantly growing can one avoid being eliminated.
Zheng Tianming lowered his head, his lips touching the top of her head: "Miss is truly omnipotent."
"Your lips were like they were poisoned before, what's wrong with you now?" Xu Mengyu tried to get up, but he was burning up and she didn't want to be near him.
Zheng Tianming exerted a slight force on his arm.
What's wrong with him now? Is he scared now...?
Xu Lu sat alone in the classroom. Zheng Tianming told the teacher that if he didn't come, no one could take him away, and the teacher remembered that.
"Your father hasn't arrived yet, there's still time. Recite the ancient poems we taught today from memory." The teacher was cleaning.
Teachers take turns on duty every day.
Xu Lu pouted and took out a pen and notebook from his schoolbag. Just as he was about to write, Zheng Tianming knocked on the classroom door.
Normally, parents are not allowed to enter the school unless there is a reason, but he applied to the Education Bureau and the security guards stopped stopping him after they recognized him.
"Thank you for your help, Teacher Li." Zheng Tianming said, waving to Xu Lu.
Xu Lu almost jumped up; that was close!
The teacher, surnamed Li, pushed up her glasses. She was almost fifty years old and would be able to retire in a few more years. "This child is too lazy. He writes very slowly whenever he is asked to. You need to talk to him properly when he gets home."
Xu Lu, carrying her schoolbag, wondered how she could expose Uncle Zheng's shortcomings.
Zheng Tianming nodded in agreement, just like he was when he was a child. During class, he would think about all the unreliable things in his life, and after class, he would be the first to rush out to reserve a spot on the basketball court.
Even during the ten-minute breaks between classes, he'd take a few shots at basketball while going to the bathroom, thinking he was irresistible. But the girls in his class said he had ADHD...
"I..."
"Your mom is in the car. We'll go see a movie after you finish eating."
Xu Lu wanted to explain to Zheng Tianming about how slow he was at writing in class, but to her surprise, he didn't care at all, and she even suspected that he hadn't listened to her.
Zheng Tianming was very cooperative when it came to paying the money; as for the rest, he let things take their course.
After Xu Lu got on the bus, Zheng Tianming carried her to the side. She wasn't very big, but she took up quite a bit of space.
Xu Mengyu glared at Zheng Tianming, thinking, "Is that all the ambition you have?"
Zheng Tianming held Xu Mengyu's hand. As long as the young lady nodded, he could return to his family.
Xu Mengyu was thinking about how to tell her family that she was pregnant. She was so worried, but things could change if she waited too long.
Xu Lu chose a movie, and Zheng Tianming and Xu Mengyu could practically wear their helplessness on their faces. Such young children watching a romance film.
The male and female leads were so lovey-dovey, kissing every now and then and rolling around in bed, which made Xu Mengyu frown.
Xu Lu couldn't concentrate at all; he fell asleep halfway through the movie.
Zheng Tianming watched with great interest, his gaze occasionally drifting to Xu Mengyu's lips. He thought, "This movie choice is excellent..."
Xu Mengyu turned to look at Zheng Tianming and saw him leering at her, so she reached out to help him.
If you pinch it hard, you won't overthink things.
“...”
At first, Xu Mengyu was puzzled that someone had fallen asleep before her. When she turned her head, she saw that Xu Lu's glasses were almost falling off, her body was crooked, and she was snoring.
Xu Mengyu picked up some popcorn and took two bites. Lu Lu thought about matchmaking and knew what he wanted.
Zheng Tianming's attitude has changed a lot, and it seems that life can go on like this.
As for whether she likes him or loves him, she doesn't know.
However, unexpectedly, in the second half of the movie, the male lead cheated on the female lead with her best friend. The two had been together since high school until graduation, but in the end, they couldn't resist a moment of infatuation.
Zheng Tianming: "..."
The young couple sitting in the back were just kissing, but now they're silent.
The director knows how to disgust people and increase the film's appeal.
Will you always love me?
"Yes, didn't we agree to get married after graduation?"
I heard people talking behind me.
Xu Mengyu felt a little envious. They didn't have to worry about their future life; as long as they loved each other now, they could overcome any difficulties.
Zheng Tianming leaned closer: "Miss, when are we getting married?"
"What...not satisfied? You want a formal title too?" Xu Mengyu lowered her voice, afraid of being recognized.
Zheng Tianming really wanted to get married, but judging from Xu Mengyu's tone, she had no intention of getting married at all. He hadn't tried hard enough.
In the movie's ending, the best friend leaves the male lead's company, the female lead forgives the male lead, and the two embrace and kiss in the snow.
"The visuals are beautiful, but I suggest the director not to film this again next time," Zheng Tianming said, standing up as they had to leave early because the event was about to end.
Xu Lu was suddenly picked up. He groggily wiped his mouth, glanced at the screen, and saw that there was a second season.
He thought to himself, "I'll bring them to see this one next time." He silently noted down the title.
Xu Mengyu walked in front, and Zheng Tianming followed behind her carrying Xu Lu. It wasn't a good idea to keep sneaking around like this.
It's strange, though. There used to be a lot of paparazzi staking out Xu Mengyu, but recently there seem to be fewer.
Xu Mengyu received a phone call from her family as soon as she got on the bus. It was from her best friend, Bai Miaomiao, and she was furious.
Bai Miaomiao: [I'm staying at your place for two days. Your older brother is so infuriating. I've decided to separate from him for two days as punishment.]
Xu Mengyu hesitated for a moment: "Why two days?"
Bai Miaomiao: [Because I have class on Monday!]
Xu Mengyu then realized that she hadn't graduated yet and had to study under her husband's nose—how miserable!
But this means Xu Lu will have to move downstairs again.
Poor child.
Zheng Tianming frowned. If she came, she would have to share a bed with Xu Mengyu. What would he do then?
Xu Mengyu continued chatting with Bai Miaomiao on the phone, advising her not to be angry and to think more about her husband's physique...
This is the most useful advice from girls who are even more horny than her.
Before Xu Mengyu could hang up, a deep voice came from the phone: "Honey, you haven't finished your homework. Where are you going?"
Bai Miaomiao was fuming, but it didn't seem to make any difference...
Zheng Tianming put down his phone as if nothing had happened. He could take anything from him, but he couldn't stand taking the blankets.
Xu Mengyu had no idea that Zheng Tianming was behind it: "I was thinking of going shopping with Miaomiao, but now that I've been found out, I guess I won't be able to come."
"Oh, that's such a shame." Zheng Tianming said, pinching Xu Lu's cheek. "Right, Lu Lu?"
Xu Lu looked bewildered: "Uncle Zheng, didn't you text me saying your wife was going to run away?" Why are you feeling regretful now?
Xu Lu saw everything clearly when Zheng Tianming sent the text message.
Xu Mengyu, holding her phone, turned to look at Zheng Tianming: "You did all the despicable things by yourself."
It's immoral, but I can't avoid going to bed.
Xu Lu turned her head and chuckled to herself.
Zheng Tianming leaned closer and rested his chin on Xu Mengyu's shoulder: "I'm doing this for the sake of family happiness."
"Get out of the way." Xu Mengyu said coldly. He knew perfectly well why he was doing this.
Zheng Tianming rubbed his nose against Xu Mengyu's cheek, even when she was angry she looked so beautiful: "When we get home I'll run you a bath and scrub your back."
Xu Mengyu took a deep breath: "You owe me?"
If Xu Lu hadn't been there, she would have already taken action.
Zheng Tianming originally wanted to tease Xu Mengyu, but his son was watching him longingly, so he had to make a note of it and talk about it when he got home.
It's good that they're being all lovey-dovey here...
Bai Miaomiao had finished packing her things, but before she could even leave, her husband stopped her. She covered her bottom and took a few steps back.
"You hit me last night, so you can't do it again today." A pair of deep blue eyes stared longingly at the man in front of her.
Pei Kaixin leaned down: "Baby, don't worry about how much you ate yesterday, it doesn't matter how much you eat today."
“...”
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