"Is responsibility really that important? I don't think you've always been this committed to your promises before." Zhang Shouyi smiled wickedly.
"Hehe, you wouldn't dare show yourself in front of that girl like this, would you? This is the real Zhang Shouyi."
"Hehe, you don't need to say that. I don't know what you're thinking, but I'm telling you today, no one, no matter who, can touch her."
"Hehe, it seems you're sincere, but that girl doesn't have feelings for you."
"Hehe, how could there not be? She's still young, I can wait for her for another two or three years."
“I never expected Zhang Shouyi to have any reservations. I’m telling you frankly today, I’m determined to protect this girl. I can’t say I have no selfish motives, but I will absolutely not harm her.”
"Okay, as long as we don't conflict."
"If there's a conflict, I'll stand by her side, even if it means going against you."
"Don't worry, that day will never come. How could I let others covet what's mine? I've nurtured the fruits of my labor all the way; how could I let others pluck them?"
"Mr. Gu, could you please tell me your ulterior motives?"
"Hehe, the truth is I want her child, a child with the surname Gu. I want someone to knock over the jar for me, I want someone to visit my grave during Qingming Festival, I want the Gu family line to end with me."
"Hehe, Mr. Gu, if you let even the slightest hint of your request slip out, thousands of people will line up to help you fulfill it. I don't agree with that reason."
“How can those ordinary people compare to that girl? She has true royal blood, and her mind is the most outstanding.”
“I agree with that, and I promise you. Apart from our first son, you can choose any of the others.”
"Hehe, you've got a deep mind. This might not even be you. I'd even consider your offspring to be evil."
"Hehe, if you don't like it, then it's not available anymore." Zhang Shouyi said lazily, leaning back in his chair, taking a sip of tea, and then continued.
"Even if I, Zhang Shouyi, had ten sons, I wouldn't think it was too many."
"Heh, that girl should really see your scoundrel-like appearance."
"We're in the same boat. You wouldn't dare let her know your ruthless side, would you?"
"Alright, you can go back now."
"Hehe, you'd better keep a close eye on things. If there's even the slightest mistake, I don't know what might happen."
"That's your own business. Now she's surrounded by your people. If she really runs away, then you're the one who's useless, right?"
"Hehe, that's true. Well, I'm off then. Shall we see what 'hidden secrets in a sleeve' looks like tomorrow?"
Zhang Shouyi did not go straight back to his room. Instead, he stood in the courtyard, looking at Zhang Hongmei's dark room with a knowing smile, before turning around and going back to sleep.
After Zhang Shouyi left, Gu Chuanming lay down. The water he drank today had greatly relieved his condition. Perhaps a normal person would just feel comfortable, but for someone who had been plagued by illness for so long, this feeling of comfort was the most pronounced. He was determined to stay with this girl. Just like Zhang Shouyi said, they couldn't talk about feelings yet, but that could be cultivated slowly. He liked this girl's character.
Zhang Hongmei is now truly reflecting on everything that happened in the car this afternoon.
I'm gambling, and the stakes are no small thing. Judging from the situation, I've made the right bet.
Zhang Hongmei knew that people weren't kind to her for no reason; there had to be something about her that made her worthy. Giving Gu Chuanming diluted spiritual spring water was her way of proving to him that she was useful.
As for feelings, what feelings could there be after just meeting? Perhaps the sense of responsibility that Gu Chuanming mentioned played a part, but it was only a small part. I don't want to delve into the real reason. As long as it doesn't harm me, it doesn't matter.
Life is all about relationships. Zhang Hongmei doesn't disagree with this. She lives her life the same way.
Tomorrow, she only planned to show them the storage ring's function; she'd leave them some other things unseen. After thinking it over, she entered her spatial dimension. She found the ring and put some of Cui Lin's belongings inside, but she wouldn't let them see her private diary.
My usual habits are pretty good; Cui Lin's things are all piled up together. I should probably put them away. A person without foresight will have immediate worries; they might come in handy later.
Transfer the storage ring out. Find a red string and hang it around your neck.
Time for bed. Today was quite a busy day, and I have a meeting at school tomorrow. My life is pretty full of things to do.
Everyone should be asleep, except for Zhang Shouyi who is still looking at documents. He pinched the bridge of his nose and thought, "I should go to sleep." Hongmei had said more than once that staying up late makes you age faster, and you should take good care of your appearance. It would be too late if Hongmei stopped caring.
Zhang Shouyi chuckled self-deprecatingly, never expecting he'd have to put on a brave face and fawn over someone. He was truly grateful to his parents for giving him this face; otherwise, he wouldn't even have been able to win over a wife.
The next morning, Zhang Hongmei still practiced Tai Chi with Wang Xinyi, and later Gu Chuanming joined in.
At the dinner table, Zhang Hongmei smiled and said to Gu Chuanming, "Grandpa, I can't come back for lunch. We have a meeting after lunch, and I'll be back around 1:40."
"Okay, I'll go check on Datou this morning, and I won't be back for lunch."
Zhang Shouyi put down his bowl and said, "Then I won't be back for lunch either, but I'll be back at 1:40." After the three of them finished eating, they went about their own business.
As soon as Zhang Hongmei sat down, Liang Yongmin came over and asked, "Squad leader, do we need to place an additional order?"
"What? Sales are booming?"
"Yes, there are less than three hundred pieces left in stock."
"Let's have a meeting at noon to discuss this. I'd like you to be present for all our meetings from now on. I'm busy these days, is your schedule available?"
“Sure. I have time.” Liang Yongmin felt that Zhang Hongmei’s invitation to a meeting was more exciting than when his factory manager asked him to attend a meeting.
Have any design drafts been submitted in the last few days?
"No. But I have some project reports. I'll give them to you; they were all discussed over the weekend."
“Very good. Tell everyone that as long as the project is novel and profitable, the school will support it.”
"Really? That's wonderful!"
"It's true. The principal spoke with me. Our class will do it first, and we'll compile a list of outstanding project plans and reports for the whole school later."
"I understand. Everyone will be very motivated to hear this news."
"Yes, I'm not afraid of having wildly imaginative ideas, I'm afraid of having no ideas at all."
At this moment, all the students in the class arrived. The counselor also came in.
Zhang Hongmei stood up and approached her counselor, "Teacher, I need to take the afternoon off."
"Your afternoon class is very important. Are you sure you want to take the day off?"
"Yes, something came up at home, so I had to go. I could only copy my classmate's notes."
"Hehe, sure, I have no problem taking leave."
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