Chapter 158 Don't Hang Me Up, I'll Be Polite
"So urgent?"
She suddenly opened her eyes wide, her gaze filled with surprise.
"They just said they wanted to move, and they're moving tomorrow?"
...
Isn't that a bit too fast?
Sheng Tingzhou curled the corners of his lips and gave her a deep look.
He then leaned down and whispered in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe.
"I was afraid you might change your mind at the last minute, so I had to seize the opportunity and strike while the iron was hot."
Song Zhiwei: "..."
She was speechless for a moment, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she wanted to refute but couldn't find the words.
This person is always like this, blocking all her escape routes and leaving her no room for hesitation.
But thinking about Xie Lingling, it's good that she moved out early.
That woman always liked to use various excuses to get close to her.
Move out as soon as possible; out of sight, out of mind, and it will be much quieter.
As I left Sheng Tingzhou's house, it was already dark, and the streetlights were turning on one by one.
She pushed open the door and walked into the living room, where she immediately saw Yuan Peipei nestled on the sofa, hugging a cushion and staring intently at the television screen.
You're back?
Yuan Peipei noticed the commotion and turned to look at her.
Song Zhiwei responded and walked over to sit down next to her, the sofa slightly sagged.
"Mengxi, I'm moving out tomorrow."
"ah?"
Yuan Peipei was startled and looked away from the TV, turning to her.
"Why the sudden move? What happened?"
Song Zhiwei sighed.
“My mom has been coming over every few days to nag me, and she says really nasty things. You know what happened last time, we had a falling out a long time ago, and we can’t get along anymore. I just can’t take it anymore, so I’m moving away so I can avoid seeing her face every day and getting annoyed.”
After listening, Yuan Peipei frowned slightly and remained silent for a few seconds.
He nodded, agreeing with the statement.
"That's true, it's good to stay away from her for a while, so that she won't disturb our peace every day."
She paused, then suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Song Zhiwei.
"What about President Sheng? Did he move with you?"
Song Zhiwei nodded.
"Yes, he asked me to stay in the house next to his company, saying it would be convenient."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Peipei's expression immediately changed, and her eyes instantly became tense.
She put down the cushion, sat up straight, and her tone became more serious.
"Hey, you two... living together, you'd better keep an eye on things!"
Song Zhiwei was taken aback and didn't react immediately, her brows furrowing slightly.
"What should we be careful about?"
Several seconds passed before she realized the subtext of Yuan Peipei's words, and her cheeks flushed red to her ears. She quickly waved her hand.
"We haven't gotten to that point! Really not! Don't overthink it!"
Seeing her flustered, Yuan Peipei couldn't help but sigh, gently patting her shoulder with a hint of helplessness in her voice.
"It's not time yet, but how long can we hide away from each other while living together? Living together day and night under the same roof, it's only a matter of time before feelings develop. You know men's minds, and someone like President Sheng, once he falls in love, won't let go easily. Anyway, just be careful, lest you... get too deeply involved and it'll be hard to turn back."
Don't be like me, waiting until I was completely mired in the mud before regretting not running away sooner.
She didn't say those words aloud.
Song Zhiwei looked at her, her heart skipped a beat, and she nodded gently.
"I know, I'll be careful."
"You can stay here without worry. I've paid a year's rent, and the contract is in your name. Just think of it as helping me keep an eye on it, okay?"
Yuan Peipei lowered her head and remained silent for a while.
Her voice was so soft it was almost a whisper: "Actually... I can go back to my home. My parents have always wanted me to go back to live there, so moving out now is only natural."
Song Zhiwei looked up at her, her gaze sincere.
"But you're happy here, why go back and suffer? I know all about your parents' rules. Isn't it better for you to stay here, free and easy?"
Yuan Peipei finally raised her head, her eyes showing a hint of emotion, and she managed a weak smile.
“You’re right… I’ll stay.”
She didn't want to go back to the Yuan family, but she also didn't want Zhiwei to pay for her support.
She knew perfectly well that the Yuan family's place, though outwardly glamorous, was actually rife with scheming.
She didn't want to go back to see those hypocritical faces.
But she couldn't bear to let Song Zhiwei support her.
Song Zhiwei smiled and took her hand.
“I didn’t pay this specifically for you. When I rented this place, the landlord insisted that I pay a year’s rent upfront before he would waive the deposit. Now that I’m canceling, I can’t get my money back. It would be a waste if you didn’t stay.”
She knew that Yuan Peipei had a strong sense of self-respect and did not want to be seen as a burden.
That's why I deliberately used this understated approach to save her face.
"Besides, if I ever break up with Sheng Tingzhou, I'll still have a place to stay, right?"
She blinked, feigning grievance in her tone.
But hidden within those words is a thoughtful and considerate sentiment.
She turned that house into an "emergency station".
This not only gave Yuan Peipei the freedom to choose whether to stay or leave, but also left himself a way out.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Peipei smiled and said, "That makes sense. Well then... I won't stand on ceremony."
She knew that Zhiwei was saying that on purpose.
She said "You're welcome" aloud, but she had already silently remembered this kindness in her heart.
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The doorbell rang early the next morning.
Inside the room, Song Zhiwei was still asleep when she was startled awake by the sudden ringing of the alarm clock. She sat up groggily and rubbed her eyes.
Song Zhiwei, still in her pajamas, went to open the door and poked her head out.
"What are you doing here so early?"
Her hair was a little messy, and the neckline of her pajamas was askew.
Sheng Tingzhou stared at her little head peeking out from the crack in the door and couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheek.
"I've hired a moving company, they'll be here soon to help you move your things."
"I don't have much stuff, I can handle it myself."
She arrived carrying only a suitcase.
We've lived here for so long, but haven't added much stuff.
She doesn't like being taken care of too much, always feeling that it makes her seem too weak.
Besides, she really didn't have anything worth taking with her.
A few pieces of clothing and a few books couldn't even fill a single box.
"Then have them clean your room while they're at it, so it won't be empty."
He knew she wouldn't make a big fuss about cleaning, so he simply arranged everything for her in advance.
"OK."
She nodded and did not refuse again.
Before 10 a.m., the moving truck was parked downstairs.
People came in and began packing in an orderly manner.
Several vans bearing the company name slowly drove into the residential area.
The workers moved the boxes and tools with practiced ease.
Yuan Peipei came out of the bedroom, grabbed Song Zhiwei's hand, and whispered in her ear.
"If Sheng Tingzhou dares to bully you, tell me immediately."
She knew that Sheng Tingzhou was of noble status and had a cold personality.
If one day someone treats Zhiwei coldly, Zhiwei might not take the initiative to say anything.
Song Zhiwei chuckled and teased, "Are you going to beat him up for me?"
She turned her head to look at Yuan Peipei, her eyes full of mischievous smiles.
She knew that Mengxi spoke toughly, but was actually most afraid of causing trouble.
Yuan Peipei touched the tip of her nose, her heart pounding.
To fight Sheng Tingzhou?
She probably thinks she has too much time on her hands.
"I'll scold him for you, and then I'll drag you away."
She puffed out her chest and said in a deliberately bold tone.
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