This feeling was like that of an introverted father loving his child, which is why Zhang Hongmei always felt an inexplicable closeness to Zhang Xingguo.
A short while later, Zhang Xingguo and Liu Jingze returned together. They then sat down to chat, with Zhang Xingguo taking the lead.
Zhang Shouyi arrived at eleven o'clock, looking extremely disheveled.
Xiao Li brought in several bags of things, but Zhang Hongmei didn't notice.
"Hongmei, I'm going to wash up first. I'll show you something nice later."
"Brother Zhang, there's hot water in the thermos, and I'll start cooking right away. We'll eat right away."
Zhang Shouyi ate three large bowls of rice at this meal, saying, "Home-cooked meals are still the most delicious."
"Brother Zhang, are you away on a business trip?"
"No, where could I go on a business trip? I just stayed in the office for five days without leaving."
Zhang Hongmei looked at Zhang Shouyi in astonishment. This was an iron man, an absolute iron man.
Apart from Liu Jingze, everyone present was one of their own. Zhang Shouyi trusted Liu Jingze, so he spoke without restraint.
After dinner, Zhang Xingguo and his son left, leaving only Zhang Hongmei and Liu Jingze at home.
"Hongmei, are you confident about the exam on Monday?"
"It shouldn't be a problem. I looked through the new textbook and I can still understand it, it's just the literature that's a bit difficult."
"Hehe, you never even leave the classroom when you go to school, now you're quite the celebrity at school."
"I became a celebrity without doing anything? Then I'd better not go out anymore."
"It's not that serious. Hongmei, your class will be electing the vice president of the student council this year. I hope you can run for it. Let me explain to you first."
"First of all, this position will be a candidate for student council president in the future. This position will be very helpful to you in the future. I don't want you to start from the bottom, that's meaningless."
You have a high chance of being elected. I know you're not ambitious, but if you want a comfortable and easy life, you have to move forward.
"And I might be going to work in a local area later this year."
"Going to a local area? You haven't graduated yet, have you?"
"Yes, but all of us young people in the political science department will be going down."
"practice?"
"Yes, that's what I mean."
"I'll give it a try. I don't like living a life of backstabbing and intrigue."
"Hehe, it's not a matter of whether you like it or not now. Why is Zhang Shouyi so busy?"
"I really don't know that, I haven't asked."
“Hongmei, living in the capital city gives you a position that protects you.”
"I understand this principle."
"Yes. I'm relieved that you understand."
"I don't want to go along with them."
"That's not how it is. I was originally going to be elected vice president of the student council this year. But I'm leaving. The current president can't do much alone."
"Then I'm even less capable. I don't have that kind of shrewdness or ability to be so adept at navigating social situations."
"You don't need to do anything special or step forward; you just need to remain silent and support the chairman during the vote."
"I need to think about this. I don't want a colorful life; I just want to live an ordinary life."
"Okay, think it over seriously. Once you have a position, you'll have to consider the possibility of someone trying to remove you."
"Okay, I'll think about it seriously."
The two had just finished their conversation when they heard a knock on the door. Zhang Hongmei was quite puzzled.
When Liu Jingze opened the door and saw Zheng Wenhui, he frowned. "Wenhui, what brings you here?"
"Brother Jingze, my grandfather wants you to come home for dinner tonight."
Zhang Hongmei knew that the person outside the door was Zheng Wenhui, and walked over helplessly, saying, "Zheng, please have a seat at home."
"Zhang is here too?"
“Zheng, this is my home. Where else should I be if I’m not here?” Zhang Hongmei was a little annoyed. She thought to herself, “Girl, if you’re going to pursue a boy, just pursue him. Why do you always have to find fault with me?”
"Hehe, I forgot, this house was bought by Brother Jingze, and I even helped decorate it, so I always thought it was Brother Jingze's house."
"Oh, okay? Then I'll pay you wages, consider it hiring you to do my work."
Zhang Hongmei didn't want to embarrass Liu Jingze too much, but she also couldn't let herself be mistreated.
"Also, I heard that you made these curtains. I wouldn't dare to take advantage of you. I can either return them to you or give you money."
Zhang Hongmei frowned. She hadn't wanted to make things too awkward in her own home, but Liu Jingze's words had upset her, and now this beautiful woman was picking a fight. Zhang Hongmei's motto was: whoever makes me unhappy, no matter who they are, I'll make them even more unhappy than I am. In other words, I'm at ease only when I see you unhappy.
Seeing Zheng Wenhui's angry and embarrassed expression, Zhang Hongmei felt a little better.
"Jingze, why don't you go to your house and chat? I need to rest, so I won't entertain Zheng any longer," Zhang Hongmei said before going back inside.
Liu Jingze was also particularly helpless. What on earth was wrong with Wen Hui?
Little did he know that Miss Zheng was already aware of the potential crisis.
"Wenhui, tell Master I'm not going. I have something to do tonight."
Liu Jingze really didn't want to talk to her anymore. He had no idea that this girl was so brainless.
Zhang Hongmei went back into the house, took down the door curtain and window curtain, and took out twenty yuan.
Seeing that the two were still at the door, he walked over.
"Zheng, first of all, thank you for helping me tidy up my house, and I'm even more grateful for the curtains you made for me. But these days, everyone is having a tough time, so please accept this money. Also, I'm returning the curtains to you. Although they haven't been used for long, they are old, so I've calculated the amount to return to you."
But I still sincerely thank you, thank you for your hard work.
"Wenhui, you take the money. I'll take this curtain to my place to hang it up. After all, it's a token of my teacher's appreciation."
"Brother Jingze, do you hate me?" Zhang Hongmei felt heartbroken seeing the gentle and beautiful woman weeping.
"Wenhui, don't overthink it. I've always treated you like a younger sister, and you will always be my younger sister, and that won't change."
Also, I really don't dislike you. How could I dislike my own sister? It's just that you're a grown woman now, and I should avoid suspicion."
Liu Jingze's words only made things worse. After hearing them, Zheng Wenhui covered her face, cried, and ran away.
Zhang Hongmei felt quite embarrassed. "Brother Jingze, have I gone too far? Take this money and the curtains and go after her. Otherwise, you'll regret it if something happens."
Liu Jingze also felt it was inappropriate, so he took the money and curtains from Zhang Hongmei and left.
Zhang Hongmei shook her head and went back to the courtyard, then turned around and locked the door. She realized she might have really gone too far.
Back in her bedroom, she collapsed onto the bed, thinking about Liu Jingze's suggestion. She didn't want to worry about anything in this life. She just wanted to live a life of good food and drink, without scheming or backstabbing. Wasn't a simple, peaceful life good enough? Did she really have to live a life full of worry and toil?
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