It's hard to quit, but it's the perfect marriage!

The phone was sometimes noisy and sometimes quiet during the call.

Zhou Yinghuai heard the most beautiful confession in the world.

It's even more powerful than last night's "Do you want to do it?"

He felt as if all the blood in his body was rushing to a certain spot where he was most prone to impulsiveness.

An overwhelming situation is already surging forward.

He couldn't say anything.

We can only quietly feel this moment, the breaths and thoughts we exchange through the electric current.

The face that Zhu Xi had been staring at suddenly turned into her own.

Her makeup was exquisite, and she had a beautiful figure.

Bold and confident, bright and flamboyant.

The sound of the wind gradually subsided, and she, stepping on cotton candy, was finally lifted to the ground by some solid force.

Her feet were firmly planted on this land she loved.

This land has already been transformed, with her career she is willing to dedicate herself to and her dream of becoming a dean, and the man she loves who is willing to support her.

Zhu Xi lowered her eyes and glanced at her white shoes, then looked up and gazed into the distance.

With a broader perspective, she experienced the beauty of life.

The gloom and dampness from my family of origin that had been hanging over me since childhood were now warmed by the baking sun.

She let go of everything.

"Zhou Yinghuai," she called to him.

Zhou Yinghuai switched hands to hold the phone, his voice low and soft, "Yes, I'm here."

Zhu Xi smiled, and in a similarly soothing voice, said, "Please help Yu Sui."

"Okay." A reassuring word, coming from a man who makes her feel safe.

Zhu Xi lit another cigarette, the smoke curling upwards, but she didn't smoke it, just held it between her fingers. "Aren't you going to ask me why?"

Zhou Yinghuai: "No need to ask."

"Sister Xi, wherever you point, I'll hit."

Zhu Xi smiled, flicked off the cigarette ash, and let it scatter into the air.

She stubbed out most of her cigarette in the ashtray and sprayed some smoke remover. "He Mianxin gave me a chance, so I'll repay her son for that favor. From now on, we're even."

Zhou Yinghuai didn't need her explanation.

Do you want to know why Yu Sui got into a fight?

Zhu Xi had already come down from the rooftop and casually asked, "Why?"

"Lou Yanhui's eldest nephew stole Yu Sui's research project from the school!" Zhou Yinghuai paused, "Just like when you went to the police station to congratulate him."

Zhu Xi smiled and cursed, "To hell with bloodlines."

"No," she corrected herself, "my mom really committed a terrible sin—graduation season, police station season!"

Zhou Yinghuai laughed along with her, "Yu Sui isn't as kind as you. He's ruthless when he scares people. He beat Lou Yan Hui so badly that even the butcher felt pain when he saw his nephew's injuries."

Zhu Xi, who was going down the stairs, stopped. No wonder the Lou family hadn't reacted at all to such a big matter.

"No wonder you didn't know what happened last night." Zhu Xi came downstairs again. "Tell me, whose face did Lou Yan return to because of?"

Zhou Yinghuai understood the implication in her words, "Of course, it's because of you, Sister Xi."

Zhu Xi didn't mince words, speaking frankly, "Come back and sleep with me when you're done with your work. From now on, your sister Xi will protect you!"

Zhou Yinghuai gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll wash up and wait for Sister Xi."

The call was abruptly ended, and Yu Sui's interlude temporarily came to a close.

Zhu Xi folded the red envelope given to him by Director Hao in half and gave it to Zhou Yinghuai.

The note was provocative.

Zhu Xi: [Find a bathhouse and scrub myself clean.]

Zhou Yinghuai accepted it.

Zhou Yinghuai: [Sister Xi is so generous.]

Below Sister Xi's magnanimous expression is a picture posted by Zhu Xi.

Zhou Yinghuai, teased by her, could only drink ice water to suppress the heat in her body.

One cup down, and it's utterly useless.

Then, Zhu Xi flirted with him again.

Zhu Xi: [I like this brand, you decide on the size.]

Zhou Yinghuai: [This prosperous era is as you wished.]

Zhu Xi: [Largest size?]

Zhu Xi: [Actually, as long as it suits you, that's fine.]

Zhou Yinghuai: [?]

Zhu Xi: [Too much of a good thing can be bad!]

Zhou Yinghuai: 【!】

Zhu Xi: [Excess is also a burden on sexual happiness.]

At 2 p.m., Zhu Xi, who was sitting in front of her computer preparing for her outpatient appointment, received a message from Yu Sui.

Yu Sui: [Sister, I know I was wrong.]

Zhu Xi glanced at it only once, then put the lock screen in her pocket.

He said to the nurse outside the door, "Let's begin."

-

The afternoon outpatient clinic went a bit awful.

In a neighboring city, Zhou Yinghuai quietly and decisively dominated the area.

He was asserting sovereignty and also vindicating himself.

Zhou Yinghuai's good friend Zhang Jin from a neighboring city specially arranged a meal for him at a well-known hotel in that city.

"You didn't even tell me you were coming," Zhang Jin laughed. "The restaurant's signature dish, the 'Family Feast,' is all booked."

"Is there anything Young Master Zhang can't get?"

Zhang Jin sighed, "When have I ever bullied anyone? Only one cup per person, no more! We're following the rules."

Zhou Yinghuai wasn't there to eat; he was waiting for someone.

Unaware of what was happening, Zhang Jin walked alongside him to the room. "Ah Huai, I feel like you've changed?"

Zhou Yinghuai smiled calmly, "Perhaps."

As the two were talking, several people appeared at the corner of the corridor.

The man in the lead was short, pot-bellied, and covered in fat.

Upon seeing Zhang Jin, his previously unapproachable face immediately broke into a smile as he greeted him, extending his hand from afar, "Oh, young master."

Zhang Jin, who had been resting her hand on Zhou Yinghuai's shoulder, casually slipped it into her pocket.

He gave a faint, expressionless "hmm."

The man didn't seem embarrassed at all, completely unaffected. "It's such a rare treat to bump into a young master like you here, how about we go together?"

Zhang Jin didn't want to respond, but Zhou Yinghuai spoke first, "Do you have a family photo?"

The man was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Yes, ten bowls."

Zhang Jin and Zhou Yinghuai exchanged glances. The rule-breaker had arrived.

The three of them took their seats in Zhang Jin's private room.

Ten bowls of "Family Reunion" wine were served together.

The man's name was Liu Yue, and he had a face full of fat.

He loves being called "General Manager Yue" and, relying on his family background, has committed numerous evils, bullying men and women, and doing nothing human.

Such a person is indeed two-faced, treating others as they please.

Having already shown Zhang Jin utmost respect, Liu Yue had immediately recognized Zhou Yinghuai's extraordinary nature after just a glance from afar.

Although Zhang Jin didn't introduce him, Zhou Yinghuai's own aura was too strong for Liu Yue to ignore.

He twirled a bowl of "Family Portrait" wine in front of Zhou Yinghuai, "This boss looks unfamiliar, isn't he a local?"

Zhou Yinghuai remained motionless, seemingly smiling, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. "So, I'm practically a local too?"

"Oh?"

My wife grew up here.

Having said that, Zhang Jin vaguely guessed why Zhou Yinghuai had come here today.

He pushed the family portrait bowl aside and used serving chopsticks to pick up a lion's head meatball for Zhou Yinghuai. "Ah Huai, according to our local custom, the son-in-law is supposed to eat lion's head meatballs."

Zhou Yinghuai's expression softened slightly. "I've heard her say that."

Liu Yue smiled obsequiously and waved his hand, instructing the waiter to pour him wine and serve him food.

Zhang Jin didn't touch the family portrait dish in front of her, but picked up a piece of fish for herself and asked, "What have you been busy with lately, President Yue?"

Liu Yue's wine glass, which he had just raised, remained suspended in mid-air, unable to go up or down.

But they couldn't afford to offend Zhang Jin, so they said, "Thanks to you, we're preparing to develop a staff housing complex for the hospital."

"Oh?" Zhang Jin smiled, looked at Zhou Yinghuai, and poured him a glass of water. "My brother came here for this reason too."

Once the topic was brought up, Liu Yue had no choice but to ask further questions.

As soon as Zhang Jin opened her mouth...

He will definitely ask.

Liu Yue indeed spoke up, "Oh, what a coincidence!"

Zhou Yinghuai took a sip of warm water, held the glass in his palm, and glanced lightly at Liu Yue. "I'm not here to make a fortune; I'm here to protect my wife's dream."

"Oh?"

"Fuquan Residential Area, my wife's home."

The atmosphere in the private room instantly plummeted to freezing point.

Zhang Jin then began to introduce, "Let me introduce you, this is my good brother from Libei, Zhou Yinghuai!"

Liu Yue was also a shrewd businessman. As soon as Zhang Jin spoke, he knew Zhou Yinghuai's identity.

He came from Libei, and his surname was Zhou. Zhang Jin treated him with great respect.

At this moment, the name "Zhou Yinghuai" was like a knife hanging over his head.

"Mr. Zhou, isn't there some misunderstanding here?"

Zhou Yinghuai crossed his left leg over his right, his gentle demeanor gone. "Really?"

In fact, for someone like Zhou Yinghuai, who was raised in luxury from a young age, sometimes his smile is more unsettling than his silence.

Zhou Yinghuai did not show any anger. His eyebrows were flat, his eyes were deep, and there was a faint smile on his lips.

But upon closer inspection, the smile appears superficial and doesn't reach the eyes.

There's no need for harsh words or harsh expressions, and certainly no need for further discussion.

The simple two-word rhetorical question made Liu Yue, a seasoned businessman, nervous and silenced, no longer daring to cross the line.

Zhou Yinghuai held the water glass, and the plain ring on his ring finger, like its owner, made the air feel stagnant.

After a few seconds of stalemate and silence, President Yue laughed and said, "A few days ago, my sister went to a comic convention with Dean Zhu's daughter."

Zhou Yinghuai turned the teacup, leaning slightly forward.

Liu Yue continued, "They both applied to Libei University and are very good friends."

Zhou Yinghuai had a faint smile on his lips. "Mr. Yue is mistaken. My wife only has one older brother, who lives abroad."

The moment Liu Yue heard the title "General Manager Yue," he broke out in a cold sweat. "Oh, I must have misremembered."

Zhou Yinghuai's gaze shifted slightly, landing on Liu Yue. His words were indeed directed at Zhang Jin, "Zhang Jin, am I blocking Boss Liu's path to wealth?"

Liu Yue waved his hands repeatedly, his arrogance from when they met in the corridor long gone, "No, no."

Click till.

Zhou Yinghuai chose a "Family Reunion" soup, took a slow sip, and said, "The taste is indeed good, the soup base is rich and flavorful."

As soon as he opened his mouth, Liu Yue's forehead was covered in sweat.

Zhou Yinghuai took a sip, then wiped his mouth with a handkerchief. "President Yue, you've gone to so much trouble."

Liu Yue felt a pang of sympathy. "I'm glad you like it, Mr. Zhou. It's no trouble at all."

Zhou Yinghuai's original intention was to intimidate others; having achieved his goal, he no longer deigned to associate with such a filthy person.

He and Zhang Jin stood at the hotel entrance.

"Is this all the trouble you're making in person?" Zhang Jin lit a cigarette. "That cowardly bully Liu Yue has disgraced your noble character."

Zhou Yinghuai smiled and said, "I will personally attend to all matters concerning my wife."

Zhang Jin raised an eyebrow speechlessly. "Yes."

"Ah Huai, I'm going to Libei next month, I'll come to your house for a free meal."

Zhou Yinghuai: "Not welcome."

When close friends meet, they part ways in a hurry without even having time for a meal.

Chen Nan only just realized why Zhou Yinghuai insisted on making this trip in person.

Zhou Yinghuai would not take any risks regarding Zhu Xi.

Master Bai, being an experienced driver, remarked at the highway intersection between the airport and Libei, "One in the south, one in the north, this intersection design is really interesting."

Zhou Yinghuai glanced out the car window. "To the airport."

Master Bai was surprised that Zhou Yinghuai would send him to the airport, and Chen Nan also exclaimed in surprise, understanding everything.

It turns out that Zhu Xi hasn't rested for the past few days.

She has outpatient clinic today, two surgeries tomorrow, and a night shift the day after tomorrow.

She won't get off work until 6 PM the day after tomorrow.

Wishing you a happy rest the day after tomorrow.

Zhou Yinghuai remained expressionless, glanced at the two people in the row in front of him, and said, "Fly to Hong Kong!"

He would never say that the day after tomorrow, he would present himself completely clean.

Thus, he and Zhu Xi will be reborn.

He would never say how much he was looking forward to their belated wedding night, which would be special to him and Zhu Xi.