"Heh, why don't you want to settle down? Have you been hurt before?"
"No, I have never been married. I am afraid of marriage."
"Hehe, don't be afraid, let's give it a try. If you feel we're not a good match, we can break up again. I promise I will never bother you."
We're both in our fifties, in our prime. I was with Haozheng before, but of course, I hadn't met anyone I liked, so it's been like this ever since.
But meeting you made me consider settling down.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hongmei quietly withdrew; now was definitely not a good time to go in.
Zhao Hao had been observing Zhang Hongmei. When he saw the little girl cautiously retreat, he knew that his father was about to make a scene. However, he found the girl quite interesting and her embarrassed expression adorable.
There was no other way but to take a stroll in the yard.
Why do I feel like I'm superfluous everywhere I go? Is this what they call "Little Duo"?
Looking at the yard that Wang Xinyi had taken care of, Zhang Hongmei thought Zhao Tiancheng really had excellent taste. Indeed, Zhao Haozheng had shown his affection for Wang Xinyi from the very first time they met; this guy was quite trendy, finding himself a mother figure. Hmm, not bad, promising, very accurate judgment.
I sincerely hope that Wang Xinyi can find a companion. It would be a blessing to have someone who cares for you and comforts you when you get old.
Strolling among the flowers, looking at the beautiful blossoms, I stopped myself from reaching out to destroy them; I decided to just admire them.
As Zeng Zhongkang watched the beautiful girl stroll leisurely among the lovely flowers from his window, he felt a softening in his heart. But reason immediately told him he couldn't; she was a married woman.
I resolutely turned away from the window and sat down. But I couldn't hear anything anymore; I knew my mind was in turmoil.
Ten minutes later, Zhang Hongmei returned to the living room.
"Zhang Hongmei, tell us about your life at B University this week!" Zhao Hao called out to Zhang Hongmei as soon as she came in, afraid she would go back to the kitchen.
"Hehe, you wouldn't want to hear about my life, it's incredibly monotonous."
"Tell me about it?"
"Hehe, from the first day of school until now this week, I've only been to the cafeteria, the rest of the time I've been to the classroom and the control room."
"Haha, that's really monotonous. Don't you think that kind of life would be very tiring?"
Zhang Hongmei shook her head, "On the contrary, I feel very fulfilled, and I even feel that there is not enough time."
"How could that be? We need to balance work and rest."
Everyone listened attentively to Zhang Hongmei and Zhao Haozheng's conversation.
"That makes sense, but I'm very clear about my purpose in coming here. I want to learn as much as I can. Maybe you think I'm working very hard right now, and of course I know I'm tired. But I'm thinking that if I work hard during this opportunity, I'll have fewer regrets when I go back."
After listening to Zhang Hongmei's words, everyone reflected on their own actions. Yes, if they couldn't seize the opportunity, they would only have more regrets later.
"Hehe, Zhang Hongmei, you really are our role model?"
"No, I have too many shortcomings and am definitely not a role model. Everyone has their own way of life, as long as it suits you."
"Hongmei, are you planning to return to China ahead of schedule?" Dong Yuping asked.
"Well, I don't know either, but I promised my family that I would go back in three years at most. It's really hard to say for sure, but it's not something I can decide right now. I will work hard to make that time come."
"Hongmei, you are so capable. You truly deserve to be the president of the student union at our capital university."
"Huh? Zhang Hongmei is the student council president?"
"Yes, she became the vice president as soon as she entered university. Even when everyone knew she was going to study abroad at the beginning of her sophomore year, they still voted for her when electing the student council president. If it weren't for Hongmei's firm opposition and her resignation at the general meeting, and Cheng Guangxu being the first to agree, I think Capital University would have had its first student council president who wasn't even on campus in its history." Zhao Yuetong said proudly, as if she were praising herself.
"Really?" Zhao Hao stared at Zhang Hongmei, wanting her confirmation.
Zhang Hongmei nodded helplessly; she certainly didn't want to be in the limelight. But there were always those who held her back.
"Hehe, I really didn't expect Zhang Hongmei to be so capable."
Zhang Hongmei shook her head without saying anything. She checked the time; it really was time to eat. These dozen or so people wanted to go back, and it wasn't safe to be out so late.
"Everyone take a break, I'll go check on the kitchen." Zhao Hao was worried that others going would disturb his father, so he had to go by himself.
They came out carrying the dishes not long after they went in.
Dinner was quite plentiful: Wang Xinyi's stewed beef, vegetable salad, steamed buns, and rice porridge.
Seeing that Wang Xinyi seemed a little absent-minded, Zhang Hongmei knew that Zhao Tiancheng should be able to get what he wanted.
He's right. At this age, if you can make it work, great; if not, part ways amicably. How do you know you won't be happy if you don't try?
"Aunt Wang, why aren't you eating?" Zhang Hongmei asked, looking at Wang Xinyi who seemed listless.
"You guys eat, I don't have an appetite. I'm a little tired, so please clean up today. I'm going back to my room to lie down for a while."
"Okay, you go ahead, we'll clean it up."
The others felt a little embarrassed and secretly decided that they would take turns cooking next time they came.
Zhao Tiancheng was also a little absent-minded. Thinking about what had happened in the kitchen earlier, he felt as if he had become thirty years younger and really wanted to stay with Wang Xinyi for a moment.
It's truly my blessing to have met such a wonderful woman, just as my son said.
Touching her lips, she felt a surge of heat as she recalled the sensation from earlier.
Looking at Zhang Hongmei, who was eating with her head down, he realized that if he wanted to win the beauty's heart as soon as possible, he would need this little girl's help.
Cheng Guangxu was muttering to himself while eating. Zhang Hongmei glanced at him with disdain and said, "Eat your food first. You're going to eat your knowledge along with your food."
"Hongmei, really?"
Zhang Hongmei gave him a disdainful look. This guy.
"Hongmei, do you despise me?"
"Hehe, congratulations on getting it right. Hurry up and eat, then you can go study."
Everyone at the table laughed. They all knew Cheng Guangxu was a bookworm. Even Cai Peilin, who never uttered a word all day, was better than him. Cai Peilin knew this in his heart but didn't say it. This guy was simply out of touch with reality. Apart from academics, he seemed completely clueless in everything else.
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