Night Rose

Zhou Zheng turned his head to look at her, his voice casual, "What do you want to say?"

Su Jin pursed her lips. She was afraid to talk about it before because Sherry was being blamed and condemned by everyone. Now that the blame has finally been lifted, it's time for her to open up to Zhou Zheng and talk about Sherry.

"Are you still curious about why I came to New York?"

Zhou Zheng thought to himself: I know.

"Not curious."

"Actually, I came to New York because..."

The two spoke at the same time. Su Jin's words, which she had been preparing for a long time, stuck in her throat. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "No, you have to say you're curious. You've asked me so many times, asking when I'm going back. I don't believe you're not curious."

Zhou Zheng laughed heartily, put his arm around Su Jin, and kissed her forehead. "Okay, actually I'm really curious, so tell me."

The pleasant atmosphere was ruined. Su Jin could no longer maintain her serious demeanor and leaned on Zhou Zheng's shoulder.

"Actually, I'm Sherry, the engineer mentioned in that racing accident trending online. It was wrong of me to keep this from you all! But I had my reasons!"

"The car accident had nothing to do with me, and I've always maintained that. But I didn't tell you then because I was afraid you'd overthink it. I definitely wouldn't let anything happen to you!"

"It was your ex-boyfriend and that woman who did it, I know, I saw it on the news," Zhou Zheng said, raising an eyebrow.

Su Jin secretly observed his expression, expecting to see surprise or anger on his face, but Zhou Zheng remained calm, as if he was not surprised at all.

She sat up straight and nudged Zhou Zheng. "How come you're not surprised at all? Didn't you see the news? Don't you know how the media attacked me a few months ago? Aren't you afraid I'll ruin your life?"

"Kill me? You're overthinking it. Racing is inherently risky; who can guarantee there won't be any accidents?" Zhou Zheng said, not forgetting to betray his friend.

"Actually, I knew you were Sherry before I came. Tu Ying helped you keep it from us, so he's an accomplice, and he let it slip. You have to teach him a lesson!"

Su Jin knew Tu Ying couldn't keep the secret, but wasn't Zhou Zheng's reaction too bland?

Su Jin looked at him in confusion, "Then... you don't blame me at all? You don't resent me for not telling the truth? After all, back then, not many car teams dared to hire me; I was considered the number one dangerous person."

Zhou Zheng was silent for a few seconds. He moved closer to Su Jin, so close that she wanted to back away, but Zhou Zheng put his arm around her waist and wouldn't let her move away.

"Su Jin, I don't like being lied to or kept from you. Let's just let this go. I know it's a scar in your heart, and I don't blame you. But you absolutely cannot hide anything from me again."

Without any room for negotiation, Zhou Zheng spoke as if issuing an imperial edict.

However, Su Jin doted on him, and she believed that trust was essential between lovers, so she would uphold that trust.

"Okay." Su Jin leaned over and kissed the corner of his mouth.

Zhou Zheng came with resentment. The long flight made him think about many things. He consciously looked up a lot of information about Sherry. When he read those articles and reports, he felt sorry for Su Jin. She had endured so much gossip all by herself.

She wasn't just hiding it; she clearly didn't dare to, and couldn't, tell anyone.

He took Su Jin's hand. "Let's go, great engineer, let's go eat, then I'll take you home."

Dates always fly by. Zhou Zheng dropped her off at her apartment building, not wanting to linger like those lovey-dovey couples, and simply waved goodbye.

"Go upstairs."

Seeing that he was so unromantic, Su Jin had no choice but to take the initiative and lean over to place a kiss on his cheek.

She blinked and smiled playfully.

"Goodnight kiss."

"Goodnight." Zhou Zheng's heart softened completely.

The word "goodnight" was forbidden in his dictionary. He used to hate hearing or seeing it. But Su Jin's "goodnight" slowly covered the scars it had left.

Su Jin turned and went upstairs. The door blocked her view, but she knew Zhou Zheng was still outside, watching her even though he couldn't see her.

When she returned home, the house was still pitch black, and Ling Keke had not yet gotten up.

Su Jin turned on the living room light, walked to the balcony and looked down, immediately spotting the small white dot standing next to the streetlight.

"Little White Dot" was also looking upstairs. When the lights came on, he knew that Su Jin had arrived home.

Su Jin's phone lit up.

Zhou: Gone

Su: Okay, message me when you get to the hotel.

week:.

Su Jin watched the "little white dot" disappear into the darkness until it was no longer visible.

She realized she was getting a little too infatuated. She patted her cheeks. "No, no, wake up!"

"What's there to be sober about? With such a handsome younger brother, who can be sober?" Ling Keke's voice drifted over.

As soon as Su Jin turned around, she met Ling Keke's gaze, whose hair was a mess from sleeping. She couldn't help but laugh, "Keke, are you hungry after sleeping for so long? I brought you dinner."

"You're so sweet~" Ling Keke hugged her affectionately, swaying back and forth for a while before getting up to go to the bathroom to wash up.

When she finished washing up and came out, her hair was straightened, and she had changed into Su Jin's pajamas, and she was back to normal.

"Where did you two go on a date? You've got your love-struck brain all over you." Ling Keke sat down on the sofa with some food and watched TV with Su Jin.

"I went racing a Ferrari, a Ferrari that I modified myself," Su Jin said proudly.

Ling Keke had a dumpling in her mouth, forgetting to chew. Her eyes widened. "What? Going racing? Are you on a date or going to work? Baby, this date is so unconventional! How did this trigger your romantic brain? Are you running a fever?"

She reached out to touch Su Jin's forehead, but Su Jin pushed her away.

"Nanyuan is too small a place, he never had a chance to see a real race car. It just so happens that there's an opportunity in New York, so I'm taking him there. Besides, it's not because of that. I told him that I'm Sherry."

Ling Keke couldn't help but feel nervous for her. "Huh? You just told him? What was his reaction?"

"He didn't react much because Boss Tu let it slip. No wonder he suddenly came to New York; he must have found out about this and rushed over," Su Jin said.

Ling Keke clenched her fist and punched her thigh. "I knew Boss Tu was unreliable! How could he let something this big slip out? But judging from Zhou Zheng's reaction, his instinct to love you still outweighs his anger towards you."

"So, do you think I can avoid being love-struck?" Su Jin asked, resting her chin on her hand.

Ling Keke smiled and poked her dimple. "You don't, you see very clearly."

Su Jin initially recognized him clearly, but now she feels like she's plunged into a deep abyss named Zhou Zheng, and she doesn't know when she'll be completely ensnared.

The TV was on, and Ling Keke finished her meal and chatted with her casually.

"By the way, I'm planning to go back to China to develop my career. Maybe we'll meet in China soon. Wherever you go then, I'll follow," Ling Keke said with a smile.