Chapter 6

You? Getting married? I can hardly imagine it. I always thought of myself as a unique friend, and I never expected to find out that she was already in a relationship until she was about to get married.

Still the same hotel as last time, 6 o'clock, waiting for you. He said it cleanly and neatly before hanging up the phone

I nodded slightly, yet my heart was filled with unease, wondering if her potential unhappiness was the result of a single word from me

How is it? Is it not going well

I completely disregarded myself and asked, "Why did you only tell me about this when you are getting married? What kind of person is he? When is the wedding?"

Yes, I just got off the train. I am currently in Nanjing

I let out a sound and did not ask further. Zhou Han paused for a moment and suddenly asked me: "Xiao Yi, Cheng Ran has been your friend for many years, can you tell me what kind of person she really is?"

I asked, and she said the conditions are not yet mature. That was the only sentence.

I replied to a message while heading out: "You actually want to drink tea? It should be drinking alcohol instead. I have something to attend to today, let's talk another day."

When will you return to Nanjing

The specific date has not yet been determined, discussions are ongoing, and it will likely be in the week after next. The person is very nice, and you must come when the wedding takes place; we will meet then. I originally wanted to bring him along this time, but unfortunately, he suddenly had to go on a business trip.

The last Taiwanese client has come again, and since you are the most familiar with them, it is only natural for you to accompany them

It is purely for the purpose of relieving one's mind

"He Xiaoyi, you are to have dinner with me tonight," He stated over the phone in a condescending tone.

Zhang looked at me after finishing his sentence and continued, "Since I have already met the person I have been looking for, why shouldn't we get married?"

That would be great, let's go together then; walking alone can be quite boring.

After just sending them off, I suddenly felt a strong longing for my mother, so I called her to check in and ensure we were both safe.

Zhang, who was watching from the side, felt anxious: "What on earth is going on? I think no matter what the issue is, you are still a married couple. Whatever it is, you should lay it all out and clarify things. Keeping it all inside won't help you resolve anything."

After seeing them off, I couldn't help but feel a sense of heaviness in my heart for some reason, so I thought about inviting someone to go swimming

I thought of Zhou Han, who was still standing by, and said to Zhou Han: "This is a friend of mine from Nanjing, named Zhang Xiang." Then I turned to Zhang Xiang and said: "This is our manager, Zhou Han."

Zhang and Zhou Han are returning together, at this moment I still do not know that sometimes acquaintance is a double-edged sword, it can bring happiness, but it can also bring disaster

However, seeing Zhou Han's helpless expression, I couldn't help but say: "When I met Cheng Ran, she was still a naive girl. So many years have passed, and she has been living in your marriage all this time. I can't really say what she is like now." I tried to keep my tone light, but it still made Zhou Han let out a long sigh

I initially thought that Zhou Han's sudden return might be due to official business, so I did not express any intention to have lunch with him. To my surprise, Zhou Han took the initiative to request that we have lunch together.

the afternoon of the day after tomorrow

Alright

I quickly replied: "I can drink alcohol with others, but with you, I can only have tea, as I am afraid you might cause a scene when drunk. (In fact, I am worried that you might fall ill again)"

Zhou Han put down his chopsticks, lit a cigarette, and said: "Last month, she went for an abortion and only told me after it was done"

Two months

I looked at Zhang Xiang in surprise once again. In my heart, Zhang Xiang has always been a very traditional woman. Such a lightning-fast marriage happening to her always feels out of place. Moreover, to give one's entire life to another person in such a short time seems overly hasty to me

I had not yet had the chance to make the call when a call came in from somewhere else, leaving me somewhat puzzled: what could he possibly want from me on a weekend?

It is just ordinary. I feel as though there is a knot in my heart that I cannot untie, so I came out to take a breath.

Sister, have you forgotten a little after just recovering from a serious illness? Let's go out for a cup of tea!

I was astonished that the person closest to Cheng Ran would actually ask me what kind of person Cheng Ran is. Suddenly, I felt a deep sense of pity for Zhou Han. I did not know how to respond to Zhou Han; I was unsure if he would feel disappointed if I said that I actually do not know Cheng Ran well. I also did not know if he would feel heartbroken if I mentioned that the Cheng Ran of today is very different from the Cheng Ran I once knew.

It was only after I hung up the phone that I felt something was amiss with He Chu's words. He should have said, "Do not be late" instead of "I'll wait for you." I chuckled to myself, amused at how much I was overthinking.

Did you ask her? Zhang wanted to appear quite concerned

Indeed, I am getting married. That is why I specifically came to see you this time. Firstly, I am concerned that after marriage, my time will no longer be under my control. Secondly, I wanted to personally inform you of this matter. Lastly, I also wanted to take the opportunity to comfort you regarding your heartbreak.

Just as I was getting myself ready to go out, I received a text message from Yidian. The moment I saw Yidian's name, I suddenly thought that this might be the difference between Yidian and Hechu; perhaps Hechu would not use text messages as a form of communication, while Yidian prefers to use them more often. Yidian once jokingly told me that he only likes to contact me via text messages because they are far more ambiguous than phone calls

Why? Where did the tone make me unhappy

Zhou Han quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, not the manager, just a friend." Then he smiled at Zhang and said, "Nice to meet you."

Zhou Han gave a bitter smile and said, "I do not understand her. I have thought about it for so long, yet I still cannot comprehend. Why is that?"

In the following two days, Zhang wanted to be with me and kept asking about Zhou Han and Cheng Ran. I was puzzled and asked Zhang, "When did you start to take such an interest in other people's affairs? I remember you used to dislike inquiring about others' matters."

I think I need to hurry home before dinner, as I need to change into appropriate clothing and makeup

During the meal, I asked Zhou Handao: "Is this trip back for business or personal matters?"

I was taken aback; this little girl has surprised me more than once since her marriage. I would like to ask her why she is doing this.

Zhang Xiangxiao gave me an even more surprising news: "That is because I am about to get married, and I want to understand married life more clearly to prevent myself from making the same mistakes in the future."

Zhang pushed me a little, looking at me in a daze and said, "Do you remember something you once said to me? You said that some people go through storms for many years, only to find out in the end that they are not suitable for them, and by that time, they have hurt others as well as themselves. Yet, there are some people who only need to take a glance to sense that they are the one they have worked so hard to find in this world."

Zhou Han has agreed.

Even a fair official finds it difficult to resolve family matters, let alone the situation between Zhang and me

Zhang politely nodded to Zhou Han and then said: "You wouldn't have come on this train as well, would you?"

How long have we known each other