Chapter 49

  He Shou had turned very dark, and He Song's first instinct upon seeing him was to return the nickname he had once given himself.

  "What have you done? You're as dark as an African refugee now. Have you become a little black?" Yuan Zhi exclaimed in surprise, clearly not the only one with this thought.

  He Shouxu flashed a row of white teeth, "After all, it's not our own turf anymore, we have to get along with people, right? I've been going out with those Northeastern old boys from our dorm every day, and that's how things are."

  "You're as smooth as a socialite." Chen Jiayin gave him a white eye and muttered.

  "Hey, that's not right!" He Shouci turned to her with a lecherous grin, hugging the person tightly, "Where is there a wife who speaks like this? No matter what I do, you should say I'm good, that's the way it should be!"

  Chen Jiayin looked at He Sheng and the others with an awkward expression, her face red with anger as she scolded: "Do you want to lose face? Who is your wife now? Stop being so forward."

  "Of course you're my wife now." He Shouci smiled and kissed her on the cheek, turning to Yuan Zhi, "No way, women always speak with forked tongues."

  Yuan Zhi silently shifted his gaze and said, "Let's go, let's eat first."

  They were standing at a bustling intersection, next to a hot pot restaurant that was doing a roaring trade.

  They walked in together, the crowd was unbelievable, the steam-filled room accompanied by the loud voices seemed hazy, a table had just finished eating and emptied out, so they took their seats.

  When ordering, He Shouci yelled that he wanted it spicy. This kid used to be a person who was very afraid of eating spicy food, but now he has been trained to be unhappy without spiciness.

  Yuan Zhi pulled out a slip of paper from his hand and said lightly: "Want clear soup."

  "What's wrong with you? Didn't we agree that you'd treat me to dinner? Why is ordering food so frustrating?"

  Yuan Zhi glanced at him lightly, her jade-like fingertips gently sweeping over the menu, saying without leaving any room for doubt: "Clear soup only, He Song can't eat anything stimulating."

  He Sheng licked his lips, "Actually, it's no big deal if it happens occasionally."

  Yuan Zhi didn't even glance at her, and directly started reading the names of the ingredients below. He Shou Si waved his hand, "Alright alright, I know that He Song is a precious treasure in your family, so just make a clear soup."

  Then he leaned his head towards Yuan Zhi and looked excitedly.

  Obviously, He Shou Si's interpersonal relationship is as good as his complexion. This meal has just been eaten for a few mouthfuls and he has already received three phone calls. The previous mobile phone was lost, and this mobile phone was dug out before. The call quality is very poor, and the loud voice can be heard by others. From the conversation content, it can be seen that they are classmates from the other side, with a bright and cheerful voice, and a hearty laugh.

  Chen Jiayin's face fell, and after he hung up the phone, he couldn't help but say: "Can you just calm down for a bit? We're all finally having dinner together and can barely get in half a sentence before another call comes. Once is fine, but three times in a row, are you kidding me?"

  He Shouci was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Okay okay, I'll change it. Whatever my wife says is what it is."

  After finishing speaking, he casually threw his phone aside and then used chopsticks to pick up a white mushroom and put it into Chen Jiaoyan's bowl. He smiled slyly and said: "Come on, eat quickly, if it's too hot I can blow on it for you."

  Chen Jiayin gave him a white eye, but the corners of her eyes had already been stained with a smile, and she stuffed the mushrooms into her mouth to eat.

  Just five minutes later, the phone rang again, accompanied by the loud ringing tone vibrating on the table. Several people stopped their chopsticks and looked at He Shou Si together. He glanced at his phone, then at Chen Jia Yin, and waved his hand, "Let's pretend we didn't hear it, let's continue."

  He carefully poured the contents of the plate into the boiling pot, stirring with a spoon, and one by one served people dishes and drinks.

  Yuan Zhi glanced at He Sheng's half-full cup and stopped him, "Don't pour any more for her, she just ate a little while ago and can't be filled up with this kind of water."

  He Shou's hand withdrew with a hint of gloom, and he couldn't help but say: "You're really getting more and more like an aunt, even managing what Xiao He Song eats. Be careful not to scare him off with your strict management."

  Yuan Zhi's hand holding chopsticks paused, coldly saying: "Too much talk."

  "Cut!"

  At this time, the phone had rung for the third time. He Guanshu slightly furrowed his brow and dryly laughed, turning to face Chen Jiaoyan with his hands clasped together, "Wife, can I answer it one more time? You see, 'things don't happen three times' is probably not possible now, so I think something's really going on. Let me just answer it once more!"

  Chen Jiayin sucked on the smooth golden needle mushroom, her expression calm and silent. He Shousi secretly stretched out his hand to pick up the phone, seeing that the person still had no reaction, he let out a sigh of relief and answered it directly.

  In the noisy environment, the voice that came through was obviously a woman's, slender and with the unique freshness of the north. The phone call lasted for quite some time and was very passionate. Chen Jiaoyan didn't react at all, not even turning her head to look at him, until several minutes later, when she probably couldn't bear it anymore, she directly threw down her chopsticks 'pa' and quickly walked out.

  He Shou Si finally came back to his senses, knowing that he had provoked the person, and hastily said a few words before hanging up the phone and rushing out.

  He Sheng, who was lowering his head to eat the wontons, looked up at the direction they were leaving in, furrowed her brow, and also wanted to run after them. But she was pulled back by Yuan Zhi, who pinched her neck and put a piece of boiled mutton into her bowl, "Don't bother, just eat yours. Today's an exception that I'm letting you have mutton, don't expect it next time."

  He Shuang stirred the mutton with his chopsticks and absent-mindedly said, "Will they quarrel?"

  "It's normal for couples to fight, which couple doesn't fight?"

  "But quarrels can easily hurt feelings."

  "You don't understand anything!" Yuan Zhi looked at her with a smile, "Fighting is healthier, bedhead quarrels and bedsides, do you get it? Stupid."

  He Shuang stuffed the mutton into her mouth, but after being washed by the white water, there was no flavor at all. She casually chewed a few mouthfuls and swallowed them. "Aren't you talking about husbands and wives? They are not like husbands and wives."

  "You'll understand when you're older."

  When they had almost finished eating, Yuan Zhi made a phone call to He Shou Si. The other end was very quiet and didn't know where he was, only saying that he wouldn't be back.

  Yuan Zhi settled the bill and took He Sheng home.

  The National Day holiday is coming to an end, and several people have returned to their respective schools.

  Before long, the sky gradually cooled down, and soon the northwest wind came on stage with a whoosh. He Sheng's body was much better than it had been for a while, but he was extremely afraid of the cold, and his limbs were already stiff and numb before the temperature had even dropped completely.

  Yan Bai bought her many warm clothing and nutritious supplements that can be used for tonifying, but the effect is very small.

  Yuan Zhi was also worried at school, and every day he nagged her to wear more clothes. The boys in the dormitory who didn't understand the situation couldn't help but tease him, saying that if this continued, his family member would become a bear. Yuan Zhi ignored them and continued to remind her as usual.

  After National Day, Zhang Yaner has been clinging to Yuan Zhi even more tightly, following him wherever he goes. Those who see them can't help but feel embarrassed for her. Yuan Zhi is originally indifferent, thinking that it won't affect him anyway, and besides, it's not like he'll lose anything. Moreover, the other person is shameless, and it's not like he's the one who's being clingy. However, Zhang Yaner and He Wanyue are extremely close friends, and whenever they appear together, Yuan Zhi feels uncomfortable due to his relationship with He Shuang. He has no idea about He Shuang's life over the past decade, and it's something that he can never be a part of. Without him by her side, He Shuang has had a tough time living on her own. Whether it's because of guilt or protectiveness, whenever Yuan Zhi sees He Wanyue, he feels uneasy.

  One night, Yuan Zhi couldn't bear it anymore and asked Zhang Yan'er to come out. The other party thought that he had finally been conquered by his own relentless pursuit, so he deliberately dressed up and waited outside for a whole night. As a result, not only did Yuan Zhi not show up, but also got a cold and was on an IV drip for several days, and at the same time, he received a warning and disciplinary action without exception. It wasn't until then that his brain's feverish enthusiasm slowly subsided.

  After the semester, Yuan Zhi was the first to pack his bags and return home, starting his daily task of picking up He Sheng again. On a sunny day, he sat at the gate, basking in the sun, leaning back in a rocking chair, swaying gently, feeling very comfortable, when he welcomed a rare guest.