Chapter 210- Particularly Embarrassing
"It's not a bother, it's not a bother..." Sun Quanzhang smiled sincerely.
Mr. Sun was finally satisfied.
Mrs. Wang prepared dinner and called for the guests, and the four of them moved to the dining room to eat. At the table, the old man kept passing dishes around, unfazed by Zhang Ke's indifferent expression. He would occasionally ask about the other's family's recent situation, and was delighted by the ambiguous answers.
Sun Quanzhang couldn't bear to see the old man, who was usually so smart and capable that no one dared to be presumptuous, acting so naive, and he became even more dissatisfied with the woman sitting across from him.
After finally waiting to eat, Wang's wife had already packed her things, and the three of them set off together to Sun Quanzhang's little home.
Arriving in front of the car, Sun Quanzhang pressed the unlock button. Wang Sao quickly threw a pile of vegetables onto the back seat, then sat in it herself and said with a smile:
"My heart isn't very good, Xiao Ke, please sit in the front."
Sun Quanzhang's mouth twitched as he lifted the trunk lid and put Zhang Kezhi's luggage inside. Then he walked to the front, opened the passenger door, and made a gesture of invitation.
Zhang Kezhi sat down lightly. Sun Quanzhang raised an eyebrow. This girl is quite interesting. She doesn't seem to be walking, but rather floating.
After getting in the driver's seat and closing the door, Sun Quanzhang stepped on the accelerator and the car rushed out. Zhang Kezhi had already fastened his seat belt and sat still, but Wang's wife in the back seat leaned back and cried out:
"Oh, Zhang, don't drive so fast. My heart can't take it."
"Haha, you're still worried about me driving? I'll make sure I get you there safely." Sun Quanzhang swung the steering wheel so hard he practically flew off the ground, grinning and boasting, "This is my new Land Rover, a modified version."
In the back, Mrs. Wang grabbed a bunch of green onions from the bag beside her and inserted them horizontally between the driver's seat and the passenger seat.
"If you don't drive slower, I'm going to stick this up your nose."
The atmosphere suddenly froze, and Zhang Kezhi felt the car suddenly stop and slow down.
After a while, Sun Quanzhang rolled down the car window, and a gentle cool night breeze blew into the car, calming his restless heart. Outside the window, various vehicles passed by, neon lights connected in a continuous stream, and tall buildings lined the roadside. The hustle and bustle seemed to belong to another world.
He glanced at Zhang Kezhi, who was sitting motionless in the passenger seat, and smiled tentatively:
"Miss Zhang, have you practiced before? Your lower body looks very stable. You are so young and have such a skill, you must have suffered a lot, right?"
"It's a family skill, not something to be praised." Zhang Kezhi said in a flat tone.
"What does your family do? I've never heard the old man mention it before."
"Some small businesses, and occasional dealings with government officials."
Dealing with the public? That's a wide range of things, from detectives investigating cases to smuggling operations, everyone has to interact with the public security organs. But judging by her appearance, she must have some skills, and this is probably not just ordinary business.
Sun Quanzhang saw that she was not enthusiastic and did not ask any more questions. The person who made the move was not in a hurry, so why should he be in a hurry?
We drove home very slowly, and Mrs. Wang even took a nap in the back seat.
After the car stopped, Wang's wife rushed out of the car with great vigor and vigor, picked up her things and left, shouting to the back while walking briskly:
"I don't need you to worry about me. Just help Xiao Ke get her things."
Sun Quanzhang opened his mouth, withdrew his hand from mid-air, and turned to go to the trunk. Zhang Ke had already gotten out of the car before him, opened the trunk lid and took out the luggage.
Not bad, not bad. He's very proactive and self-reliant. Whether he's pretending or not, at least he's not that annoying. Sun Quanzhang thought to himself as he took the suitcase from the ground, leaving only a small backpack for Zhang Kezhi. Zhang Kezhi didn't hesitate, shouldering his backpack and standing aside, waiting for him.
Seeing the other party's out-of-touch appearance, Sun Quanzhang couldn't help but close the trunk lid and said nonchalantly:
"I'm generally good-tempered, so I don't get angry easily. But I'm not someone who can take advantage of anyone. If I get anxious, I might not listen to the old man."
Hmm? Zhang Ke looked puzzled.
"I have no plans to get married anytime soon, and even if I were to, I wouldn't accept an arranged marriage from my family, and blind dates are out of the question. So, I don't care what you think, or what your family is like. Put away all your tricks, and don't even think of using this old man as a leverage point. Go ahead with your postgraduate studies, and when the time comes, we'll go our separate ways." Seeing her confusion, Sun Quanzhang simply said bluntly, "The important thing is, don't disturb my life."
How could Zhang Kezhi not understand after hearing this? Her expression was so calm that no emotion could be seen: "You think too much. I won't get married."
The two of them stepped into the elevator. Sun Quanzhang pressed the sixteenth floor button. Hearing this, he felt inexplicably happy, but he didn't show it on his face. He turned to look at Zhang Kezhi: "Not getting married? Just dating?" He paused and said, "Then name your price."
Zhang Ke was stunned. It wasn't until the elevator number jumped from one to ten that he realized what the other party meant. His black pearl-like eyes darkened, and the mist around them became thicker.
"You're overthinking it. I didn't mean to bother you. I'm not getting married, so I won't have any emotional involvement with anyone. Don't worry."
Before Sun Quanzhang could say anything, the elevator stopped and a scream was heard outside. The voice was particularly iconic. Who else could it be but Mrs. Wang?
"What's wrong? What's wrong?" As the elevator door opened, Sun Quanzhang rushed out and hurriedly ran towards his apartment. Zhang Kezhi quickly followed behind.
"Ah, cockroaches!" The apartment door opened wide, and Mrs. Wang retreated out of the door in panic and fear, pointing tremblingly at the floor at the door.
"Where is it? Where is it?" Sun Quanzhang looked around.
The floor at the door was littered with scattered fruits and vegetables. It was obvious that Mrs. Wang was frightened when she entered the room. She threw the bag directly onto the floor. Because it was not sealed, the contents spilled out, making a mess.
"There, there, over there," Mrs. Wang pointed at the floor in horror, "Ahhh, it's coming over here!"
A cockroach was crawling towards the gate at a very fast speed. Sun Quanzhang just saw it when suddenly a white embroidered shoe appeared in his sight. The shoe stepped on the cockroach without hesitation.
"Crack—" A crisp yet slightly dull sound came from under the shoe. Sun Quanzhang slowly looked up and saw a face with a slightly furrowed brow, but no emotion. He shuddered inexplicably, then looked down at the embroidered shoe. He felt that the cockroach, which had been so robust and agile just now, should have been shattered to pieces by now.
"Ah, Xiao Ke, you're so amazing. Auntie feels relieved when you're around." Mrs. Wang held Zhang Kezhi tightly, her tone full of trust and relief.
Sun Quanzhang was silent. The cockroach died, but why did he always feel that something was wrong?
"Alas, these days, boys aren't as reliable as girls. What's the point of being handsome?" Mrs. Wang sighed as she walked in, bent down, and began to pick up the things on the floor.
Sure enough, he knew it.
"Aren't you going in?" A resounding sound exploded beside him. It was clearly a pleasant sound, but Sun Quanzhang suddenly felt as if he was being pulled into darkness.
Hmm, it must be an illusion.
"Why are you blocking the door?" Mrs. Wang looked at Sun Quanzhang, who was standing at the door and not coming in, in confusion, "How did Xiao Ke get in when you were standing here?"
Sun Quanzhang pulled at his clothes awkwardly, pretending to be casual: "Sorry, I just suddenly thought of something and my mind wandered."
"Hmm..." Just one simple word, neither believing nor disbelieving.
The kitchen was right next to the front door. Mrs. Wang had already packed her things and placed them on the cabinet at the kitchen door. She then turned to look at Sun Quanzhang and Zhang Kezhi.
Sun Quanzhang cleared his throat, changed his shoes, and entered the house. He opened the shoe cabinet, then paused, hesitating for a few seconds before pulling out a pair of slippers and placing them on the floor. The bright red slippers, adorned with vibrant plastic flowers, contrasted starkly with the plain, embroidered shoes on Zhang Kezhi's feet—the effect was horrific.
"Well, these shoes belong to my grandma. It's too late today, so I'll buy another pair tomorrow." Sun Quanzhang explained.
"Hmm..." Just one word, no emotion.
"Hey, don't just stand there, come in and clean up. I'll go cook. What do you want for supper? Stir-fried pork loin, stir-fried shrimp with cashews, stir-fried pork loin, and how about some black bean, black rice, and lotus seed porridge? What does Xiao Ke like to eat?"
Sun Quanzhang subconsciously asked: "Why are there so many waists?"
"I can do anything." Zhang Kezhi shook his head, then asked kindly, "Wang's wife wants to nourish her kidneys?"
"Why should I nourish my kidneys at my age? This is for Ah Zhang. If I don't take care of myself all day and don't nourish myself properly, what will happen to me when I get old?" Mrs. Wang looked at Sun Quanzhang and sighed worriedly.
Sun Quanzhang froze, glanced at Zhang Kezhi beside him, and smiled very reluctantly:
"I just went to my third brother's place for a full-body checkup a few days ago. I'm in great shape now. You don't have to take special care of me."
"That won't do. I'm here to take care of you. Besides, you guys are all together, so why would you pay special attention to these things? Your third brother's kidneys aren't even in good condition. I need to replenish you now while I'm here, or you won't have the chance." Mrs. Wang took the kidneys from the bag and dropped them into a stainless steel basin. She turned on the tap to rinse them, adding, "This is what the old man ordered."
"Really, no need. Eating this stuff so late at night will definitely make me irritated." Sun Quanzhang struggled.
"It's okay, just drink a cup of chrysanthemum tea before bed. I brought some chrysanthemums with me. They're the red chrysanthemums I asked a friend to bring for me." Mrs. Wang waved her wet hands.
Sun Quanzhang hesitated: "You have prepared quite well."
"That's right..." Giving Sun Quanzhang a proud look, Wang Sao turned around and started picking out the ingredients, looking very busy.
Sun Quanzhang turned around, frightened by the person behind him, and took two steps back. He accidentally stepped on the kitchen threshold and fell backward uncontrollably. Zhang Kezhi, who was also startled, quickly grabbed him and held him up.
Sun Quanzhang trembled, and Zhang Kezhi withdrew his hand from his waist. After he stood firm, he said in a restrained voice:
"Why are you standing behind me?"
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