Night Rose

"Go on to the competition?" Wang Tianle's mouth dropped open, his mind still reeling. He stared at Zhou Zheng expectantly, "Are they going to turn us into professionals?"

Tu Ying was in a good mood and casually sat down next to Xiao Pang. "Wouldn't it be better to make it a career? You're not cut out for studying anyway, and Zhou Zheng still has more than half a year of vacation left. Why don't you take advantage of this time to do something big!"

"Will this work?" Wang Tianle wasn't that confident.

Tu Ying put her arm around his shoulder and continued to flatter him, "Weren't your parents quite happy this time? Compared to your studies, your career makes them happier. Everyone has their strengths, Tianle, and your strengths are showing! You are Zhou Zheng's genius navigator!"

Wang Tianle was definitely not cut out for studying. He had received so many failing grades throughout his life that they could fill his room. Although his parents didn't have high expectations for him and encouraged him regardless of whether he did well or poorly, he could tell that his parents were genuinely happy this time.

"Brother Zhou, what do you think?"

Zhou Zheng fiddled with his phone over and over, unable to describe his feelings. He should have been happy to hear Tu Ying's suggestion, as it would have given him something to do for at least half a year, and it would also give them a reason to keep Su Jin.

but……

He was still very suspicious about Su Jin's sudden trip to New York.

"Zhou Zheng, what are you daydreaming about? We're waiting for your opinion." Tu Ying nudged him.

Zhou Zheng sat down irritably to the side, giving the two of them a sharp look. Wang Tianle thought he was in a bad mood, while Tu Ying looked expectant.

"Have you figured out a way to keep Su Jin here?"

Tu Ying hadn't really thought about this, but Su Jin hadn't told him she was leaving either.

"Su Jin didn't tell me when she was leaving. I definitely won't let her work for nothing. If we accept the investment and become a regular fleet, then we'll pay salaries normally, just like other companies."

"She went back to New York," Zhou Zheng said.

Tu Ying's expression flashed with surprise. She scratched her face and said, "Huh? You're going back already? I hope nothing bad happens."

He spoke in a low voice, but Zhou Zheng still heard him.

Zhou Zheng suddenly stood up and shoved Tu Ying. Tu Ying cried out and lay back down on the sofa. "You're too strong, Zhou Zheng!"

"What do you know?" Zhou Zheng asked, frowning.

He realized that Tu Ying knew some secrets that Su Jin had never said, and that they were keeping them from him as if they were allies.

"Huh? What do I know? Don't hit me, let's talk this out." Tu Ying's eyes darted around, her attitude firm. "I don't know anything. You can ask Su Jin."

"How did you know I was talking about Su Jin? So, you and she are hiding something from us." Zhou Zheng said in a low voice, his hands clenched, a surge of anger and distrust welling up inside him, a dull pain in his heart.

Wang Tianle was clearly an outsider, completely unable to understand what they were saying. "Brother Zhou, Boss Tu, what kind of riddles are you playing?"

Tu Ying made a face as if she were sewing her mouth shut, indicating that she really couldn't say anything.

"There's nothing I can do, Zhou Zheng. We're brothers, and I don't want to hide it from you, but this is indeed Su Jin's private matter. If she's willing to tell you, she definitely will, right?"

Zhou Zheng's tense back relaxed slightly, and he slowly sat back down on the sofa.

Su Jin once said that every time she returned from New York, she would tell herself that she had been too hasty.

He thought of what Tu Ying had just said and finally got back to the main topic.

"A legitimate racing team? That's ridiculous. Putting aside whether they'll guarantee our spots, you, as the boss, will definitely be the first one replaced. Once the boss is replaced, we'll all have our contracts in their hands, and they can do whatever they want with us. Don't let this interfere with my schooling."

Tu Ying's mind was completely overwhelmed with joy. Hearing Zhou Zheng say this, he finally calmed down and carefully considered his words.

While thinking, he paced back and forth in the room, constantly uttering exclamations.

Wang Tianle watched him walk back and forth, resting his chin on his hand.

"You're right. Su Jin is the most reliable person in this matter. I need to ask her opinion." Tu Ying was a little anxious and took out her phone to call Su Jin.

"She's sleeping. It's the middle of the night in New York." Zhou Zheng snatched his phone away.

Before Tu Ying could react, his phone was already in someone else's hands, and he hadn't even had a chance to open his contacts!

How did you know?

Zhou Zheng turned off his phone and handed it to him, "Geography, time difference, understand?"

"That's not what I'm asking! I mean, how did you know Su Jin went to New York? And why are you so concerned about New York time?" Tu Ying looked suspicious. He had long suspected these two, but they were usually very proper and he couldn't see anything amiss.

Now we've caught him red-handed.

"I'm not telling you, it's a secret," Zhou Zheng retorted.

Tu Ying was furious. She rubbed her forehead and said, "Fine, fine! You two can sort out your secret yourselves. Don't ask me anymore, I really can't take it anymore. As for the caravan, I'll ask Su Jin before deciding. Okay, that's all for today."

"Meeting adjourned." Zhou Zheng waved his hand and slowly walked out the door.

Wang Tianle followed them out, and the two wandered around the streets for a while. Finding nothing fun to do, they decided to go to an internet cafe and play games for a bit.

The internet cafe was crowded, filled with the smells of instant noodles and cigarettes, as well as some pungent body odor, making it unbearable.

Zhou Zheng had always been used to this kind of environment, but today he actually felt disgusted.

Zhou Zheng wondered if it was because he had spent so much time with Su Jin, but he didn't really want to use the greasy keyboard anymore.

Wang Tianle pulled a wet wipe from his bag and handed it to him, "Here, Brother Zhou, wipe the keyboard and mouse before you use them."

"Why did you bring wet wipes?" Zhou Zheng asked curiously, taking them and carefully wiping the keyboard and mouse.

"Hehe, I caught it from Sister Su. She always says things aren't clean, right? She always carries a pack of wet wipes to clean things. I thought they were pretty useful, so I asked her to recommend them to me." Wang Tianle opened the game and skillfully teamed up with Zhou Zheng.

Zhou Zheng leaned back in his chair, turned to look at the naive Wang Tianle, and said, "Little Fatty, you don't still think Su Jin likes you, do you?"

"Hahaha, I was just kidding, Brother Zhou. I thought you figured it out last time, but you actually believed it? Sister Su is so outstanding, she seems to have high standards. She wouldn't just like anyone, would she?" Wang Tianle said casually.

When they arrived at the hero selection screen, Wang Tianle urged Zhou Zheng, who was in a daze, to select his usual jungler hero.

Zhou Zheng pondered Wang Tianle's words. Su Jin must have high standards; would she easily fall for someone? What about himself? Was he considered outstanding? Did she like him?

If I didn't like him, I probably wouldn't have slept with him repeatedly.

It can't be because he's a good player, right?

Yes, Su Jin also said that he only bites people, like a dog, so it definitely can't be this one.

So she must like me, right?