CH 57

Zhou Jianguo is not really angry, he just finds it amusing.

These people underestimated his tolerance. Even if he were really being supported by Luo Bei as a young and handsome man, he still wouldn’t have a reason to be upset. These days, even being a “little white face”1refers to young and handsome boy who is “supported” (negative connotation) of by a wealthy woman requires a level of professionalism, and the so-called male pride is really laughable.

If he really could rely on his appearance to get a young and beautiful woman to willingly give him a house and a car…well, that would be a pretty good feeling, wouldn’t it?

But since these people deliberately said these sour words in front of him, he naturally won’t disappoint them and continues to smile and say, “Speaking of which, I feel very lucky to have such a good girlfriend who doesn’t mind that I have no education, make little money, and have a less-than-glamorous job. When I think about it, she just likes me for who I am. Hey, Xiao Liu and Xiao Xiào, you guys are still young, unlike me. You’ve found suitable partners so early in life, so you should work hard and earn more money. Unlike Brother Yang, who is already in his thirties and still has no partner, but he has a good skill, right?”

Brother Yang : “……”

Zhou Jianguo was teasing these people in various ways until they left the rest area, then he took out his phone and sent a WeChat message to Luo Bei, “My colleagues all say you’re young, beautiful and rich, a perfect example of a ‘Bai Fu Mei’2refers to a woman who is fair-skinned, rich, and beautiful. How does that make you feel?”

Luo Bei quickly replied, “Why are they mentioning me out of nowhere?”

Zhou Jianguo is not a coy person, so he briefly told her about what had happened just now and proudly said, “Being envied by others really makes me feel refreshed!”

If it were someone else, Luo Bei would certainly be worried, but in Zhou Jianguo’s case, she was not worried at all that he would be affected by any negative feelings.

Although Zhou Jianguo is obsessed with making money, she knows that he is not one to be bothered by trivial matters.

He has an extraordinary mental toughness, which is evident from his experiences. Luo Bei thought for a moment that if the same thing happened to her, she would not be able to handle it to the same degree as Zhou Jianguo.

He is confident, unflappable, and resilient, and Luo Bei has been curious more than once about what kind of person he was in the past and what kind of life environment he was in.

“These days, there are very few people who can completely ignore the opinions and evaluations of others. Each one is a strong person.” Luo Bei sent him this message.

In the cramped rest room, Zhou Jianguo suddenly felt a warmth in his chest when he saw this message.

A person like him who has no past, only the present, and only she understands him. This feeling…how to put it, makes him feel a bit shy.

Yes, Zhou Jianguo originally thought that words like “shy” would have nothing to do with him in this lifetime.

He often speaks eloquently, but at this moment, if Luo Bei were in front of him, he would probably stutter.

Not knowing how to respond to her praise, but feeling secretly happy inside because of her words.

In the end, he could only intentionally put on an air of pride, casually replying with a “thank you.”

Luo Bei replied with a grinning emoji, and Zhou Jianguo thought he was hallucinating. Through this silly expression, he seemed to have seen her.

Yu Wei originally thought Jiang Sihan would take the initiative to come find her. After all, she went to see his girlfriend and said those things. Unfortunately, he didn’t show up at all. A week passed, and she couldn’t hold back any longer. She drove to Jiang Sihan’s company, and even the receptionist knew she was chasing after him.

She found him in the corridor. He was wearing a pilling gray sweater with torn jeans. Even though it was such a simple outfit, Yu Wei was still almost overwhelmed by his handsomeness.

“Don’t you want to ask me anything? Aren’t you angry?” Yu Wei reached out and grabbed his sleeve, whispering.

Jiang Sihan stepped back slightly, looking at Yu Wei and shook his head with neither sadness nor joy. “Beibei said you’re a good person and didn’t give her a hard time.”

Yu Wei felt as if she had punched cotton for the first time. She asked excitedly, “And then? You don’t feel anything, not even anger?”

Jiang Sihan found it strange that Yu Wei was asking him that. “What feeling do I need to have? Beibei already told me that she doesn’t mind, and you two didn’t even have an argument.”

Yu Wei : “……”

She took a deep breath. “Then, I like you. What are you going to do about it?”

“It should be what you’re going to do about it. This matter has nothing to do with me,” Jiang Sihan explained patiently. “And Beibei and I don’t have the kind of relationship you think we do. She’s not my girlfriend, and I promised Brother Liu that I won’t date for the next two years.”

Yu Wei didn’t know if this was good news or bad news. On one hand, Jiang Sihan was currently single. On the other hand, he rejected her even though he didn’t have a girlfriend!

“Jiang Sihan, I can wait for you,” Yu Wei was almost moved by her own words. “I’ll wait for you for two years.”

“Oh, that’s your business. Yu Wei, I don’t like you, and I’ve never thought about being with you. Whether you wait or not is up to you, and it has nothing to do with me.”

Although his words were so cold, they sounded like his natural personality when they came out of Jiang Sihan’s mouth.

Yu Wei was completely defeated.

She really didn’t know what to say. If he had said it on purpose, then she could be angry…

Jiang Sihan kindly reminded her, “I suggest you don’t wait because I don’t like you now, and the chance of me liking you in the future is very small. You’re still young, there’s no need to waste two years on me. Of course, if you want to wait, that’s your choice. I can’t stop you, just don’t say that I gave you an opportunity later.”

Yu Wei : “….Okay, I understand.”

Yu Wei resigned to her fate. She liked him now, but she couldn’t guarantee that she would feel the same in two years. Anyway, she would treat him well now and if she didn’t like him later, she could just take back that kindness. She didn’t feel like she was losing anything.

Yu Wei decided to break the jar and console herself. She thought that he was so handsome and charming, so she might as well treat him like she’s star-chasing.

No one was responsible for anyone. Maybe in two years, she would have already moved on.

As usual, Luo Bei went to pick up Zhou Jianguo after work to return to the urban village. However, before they even reached the apartment’s door, they received a phone call from Zhao Pianpian.

Zhao Pianpian sounded anxious and almost shouted into the phone, “Beibei, come back quickly! Grandmother fell down the stairs, and there’s no one here!” Her voice was so loud that Zhou Jianguo, who was standing next to Luo Bei, could hear her.

Ruo Bei hurriedly put her phone into her bag and ran towards the rental building. She felt her legs giving way, but fortunately, Zhou Jianguo was there to support her, or she would have fallen.

Before they reached the third floor, they saw Zhao Pianpian struggling to help Grandma Luo up. Grandma Luo’s expression was very painful. She was getting old, and falling down the stairs like this was no small matter.

Luo Bei rushed over to help and kept calling out Grandma, hoping for a response. She knew that some elderly people in urban villages had suffered strokes after falling. At this moment, she hoped that Grandma would remain conscious. If it was just a bone fracture, it wouldn’t be a big deal. If she really had a stroke, that would be a big problem.

Zhou Jianguo walked over and without saying a word, he lifted Grandma Luo on his back. He turned to the panicked Luo Bei and said, “I’ll carry Grandma Luo down. You go up and get the relevant documents and medical insurance card. We’ll go to the hospital immediately. Don’t panic. It’s going to be okay.”

Seeing his expression and hearing his words, Luo Bei bit her tongue and forced herself to calm down. She turned around and went upstairs to get the documents and medical insurance card.

Zhou Jianguo had worked on the construction site for a long time, so his body was healthy, and he had great strength. Carrying Grandma Luo on his back was not difficult at all.

As he walked down the stairs, he spoke softly to Grandma Luo, “Grandma Luo, I know you may be nervous now, but don’t worry. This is definitely nothing serious. You have to stay calm. This is just a fall, not a big deal. If it hurts, tell me, okay?”

Grandma Luo was indeed in a highly anxious state. She was afraid of having a stroke, afraid of becoming paralyzed, and even more afraid of not being able to take care of her granddaughter in the future.

Zhou Jianguo talked to Grandma Luo about other topics, trying to divert her attention.

They drove to the hospital. Grandma Luo was pushed into the hospital by the doctor while they waited outside. Zhao Pianpian called her neighbor to help take care of her child. She was also afraid because Grandma Luo was almost 70 years old, and old people were different from young people who fell down the stairs, at most, they would just break a bone.

Luo Bei couldn’t calm down. She had already exhausted her mental toughness just to drive to the hospital.

Now she leaned against the wall and sat on the stairs, holding her knees, looking helpless.

She had never been so afraid before. When she came home from school and found out her parents had run away, she didn’t feel scared because she still had her Grandma.

Her Grandma was the closest person in her life and her spiritual support. She never dared to think about what she would do if her Grandma was gone one day.

Even if her parents might still be in this world, without her Grandma, she would be an orphan.

Zhou Jianguo found Luo Bei in the safety corridor and sighed. He walked over, sat next to her, and comforted her in a low voice, “I think Grandma Luo’s mood is still okay. You don’t have to worry too much.”

For some reason, upon hearing this, Luo Bei, who had hardly shed tears since she became an adult, began to sob softly.

Zhou Jianguo reached out and patted her shoulder to comfort her.

“Luo Bei, now is not the time to be fragile. You should be stronger and calmer than anyone else. Because there is an elderly person who needs you, let’s go over there and wait together. Come on, don’t cry.” Zhou Jianguo’s voice softened and became more gentle than ever before. He spoke to her in a tone that would soothe a child, “Beibei, don’t cry.”