Looking at the cute little girl in front of him, Zou Jing felt refreshed after a long day, as if he had drunk some cool water, and his spirits improved considerably.
"What did you want to tell me?"
Su Yu blinked and looked at Zou Jing hesitantly.
Should I say it or not?
Although she didn't understand what her sister and Xiaoxiao were talking about, it involved development, and how could a girl talk to a man about such things?
Su Yu regretted approaching Zou Jing.
The two have been seeing each other frequently over the past month or so. Su Yu didn't know before that Zou Jing was humorous and witty, and knew a lot. He could answer almost all of her questions, and what he said was quite in line with her thoughts. It seemed that every word he said touched her heart.
Moreover, Zou Jing was always so aloof, as if he had a good relationship with everyone among the educated youth. But upon closer inspection, it was clear that no one truly understood him, and almost no one could get close to him. He didn't seem to care about anyone, as if she were the only exception.
Seeing that Su Yu was frowning and silent, as if she had something on her mind, Zou Jing frowned as well. "What's wrong? What happened? Can you tell me? I'll try to think of a solution for you."
Su Yu bit her lower lip and closed her eyes briefly. "Um, there's something I want to ask you."
Seeing that Su Yu had spoken, Zou Jing breathed a sigh of relief and coaxed, "Just tell me what's wrong. If I can't answer it, I can write to my teacher. My teacher is very knowledgeable and knows a little about everything. Besides, he has many friends, so there's bound to be someone who can answer your question."
In fact, Zou Jing didn't think Su Yu had anything she wanted to ask him. He thought Su Yu probably wanted to ask about interpersonal relationships in life. With her limited brain capacity, it wasn't that he looked down on her, but she really couldn't think of that much.
Su Yu's eyes lit up, and she looked intently at Zou Jing, "Xiao Xiao came over today. She was talking to my sister, and she said..."
Su Yu spoke quickly and clearly, and soon recounted the whole story. Then she said with distress, "I don't understand what secondary development is. I asked them, but they wouldn't tell me and even lied to me. I went to ask Sister Liu, but she dismissed me with a few words. When I left, I found out that she hadn't said anything either."
Zou Zhiqing, do you know what secondary development is? Why was Xiaoxiao staring at my sister the whole time she said that…?
After hearing this, Zou Jing gritted his teeth secretly, his face turning red with anger.
Witch!
Qin Xiaoxiao is up to no good. You caused this mess yourself, so explain it yourself. Why drag others into it?
How is he supposed to answer that?
He understands secondary development, but how can he explain it?
He could say it was fine, but if a grown man like him talks about this with a girl, is she sure she won't report him to the police and have him arrested for indecent assault?
Moreover, judging from the scene described by Su Yu, it's clear that the short story wasn't what it seemed; it had a deeper meaning, and if he understood correctly, that deeper meaning was...
Damn! That Qin Xiaoxiao is a real menace!
Zou Jing closed his eyes and cursed Qin Xiaoxiao inwardly for being so heartless, throwing such a huge problem at him. What was he supposed to do?
After thinking for a moment, Zou Jing decided to use the tactic of "delaying".
Opening my eyes, a bewildered and helpless little face unexpectedly came into view.
Her lips were rosy, her nose was small, her eyes were big like black pearls, and her healthy wheat-colored skin wasn't very smooth. He could clearly see the freckles on Su Yu's face.
She had only a few freckles, but they didn't detract from her beauty; instead, they made her look even more adorable.
At this moment, Su Yu tilted her head, blinked her innocent big eyes and stared at Zou Jing, her slightly open mouth as if inviting him to kiss her.
Zou Jing swallowed hard, then naturally looked up at the treetops.
Is this really fair? So cute and adorable, I want to kiss her!
Hold!
We're doomed!
How could he have such an idea?
It's going to fail!
Realizing something was wrong with him, Zou Jing pinched the bridge of his nose with a headache.
He is always meticulous and very self-disciplined. In the past, he would have disdained to respond to such matters, at most giving an explanation to the public. But now Su Yu is asking him.
Headache!
Su Yu was getting a little impatient and frowned slightly. "What? Even Zou Zhiqing doesn't know?"
Zou Jing's head throbbed even more.
He looked up at Su Yu and saw her conflicted expression, then suddenly smiled.
What else is there to consider? Having weathered countless storms and met countless people, the young girl he saw was the only one he had ever met who was truly sincere and genuine. There aren't many people with such a pure heart. What was he waiting for?
Having figured it out, Zou Jing smiled even more gently, his brows relaxed. "I understand this problem, and I can tell you, but not now."
Su Yu's eyes lit up, and she wished she could grab Zou Jing and force him to give an explanation.
"Why not now?"
Zou Jing smiled and stepped forward, "Wait a little longer, give me some time."
Once I've won you over and made you my fiancée, what else can't I say?
Su Lu glared at Zou Jing with dissatisfaction, and snorted angrily, "Fine, I won't tell you then. What's so great about it? I'll go ask someone else."
After Su Yu finished speaking, she turned and left, startling Zou Jing so much that he pulled her back.
"No, you mustn't ask anyone else, especially men."
Su Yu asked, puzzled, "Why?"
Zou Jing rubbed her forehead in exasperation. "Because those men have ill intentions. If a single young woman like you asks about this, people will misunderstand, and you won't be able to explain yourself no matter what happens."
Moreover, they are not as knowledgeable as I am, nor do they have an elder like my teacher who can answer your questions; only I can.
Su Yu nodded reluctantly, "Alright then, but when will you tell me the answer? You can't keep me waiting forever, can you?"
Zou Jing smiled, "No rush, it'll be quick."
You won't have to wait too long.
Su Yu was successfully calmed down, and Zou Jing secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After Su Yu left, Zou Jing immediately wrote a letter home and took leave the next day to mail it in the county town.
For the next two months, no matter where Su Yu appeared, Zou Jing would always follow her. When Su Yu went to work, he would finish his own tasks and then go to help her, euphemistically calling it mutual assistance. So Su Yu had to worry about his dinner, because he couldn't cook.
At first, Su Yu was reluctant, but when Zou Jing brought a fresh, live fish to her, Su Yu didn't care about anything else, swallowed her saliva, and happily rushed into the house.
After that, Zou Jing would provide some refined rice and flour, as well as a small amount of fish balls and meat, for Su Yu to cook for each meal. Then the three of them would openly set up a table in the yard and eat together.
This continued for about a month. Spring plowing ended, and the wedding day of Su Yun and Qin Ye was approaching.
During this month, Qin Xiaoxiao and Su Lu went to work on time every day, earning between four and six work points. However, they would take a day off every three days. The villagers had gotten used to it and sometimes even hoped that the two would take a day off because they didn't want the two of them to harm their children anymore.
That's all for today. I need to go to the hospital to pick up the CT scan, and then queue to pick up my child from school. I won't be back until 11 p.m., so I won't have time to write anymore. I'll write tomorrow's chapter tomorrow. It might be a little late, but I won't stop updating, so don't worry.
Give me two or three days, and I'll write more each day to accumulate points, then resume updating at 8 AM every morning. Love you all!
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