Chapter 4, Chu Yang

Chu Yang nodded

Xiao Xiao sighed and asked, "Are you tired?"

Zhang Jing nodded. Her cousin from her uncle's family is four years younger than her and is currently in her third year of university. The young boy behind her is Chu Yang's childhood friend, who has grown up together with her. It is evident that he cares deeply for Chu Yang, but it seems that her rather individualistic cousin only regards him as a friend.

Why is a genuine Chinese person called by these four characters? Sigh, it's a long story. As for "Feng," there's no need to elaborate; it's her father's surname. And then there's "Chen," which is her mother's surname. Actually, just calling her "Feng Chen" would suffice, but her grandmother was not in favor of that

As soon as Cao Cao was mentioned, he arrived. Zhang Jingzhi had just exchanged a few words with Xiao Xiao about Chu Yang when Chu Yang appeared. She, too, inherited the tall stature from her family, dressed simply in jeans and a shirt, with a V-neck sweater. Her clean and delicate features, paired with a short hairstyle reminiscent of a young boy, made her look like a handsome young man. Upon entering, she initially intended to find He Yiyang, but unexpectedly saw Zhang Jingzhi here. She nodded slightly to He Yiyang and then approached to greet Zhang Jingzhi and Xiao Xiao.

Zhang Jingzhi noticed that Xiao Xiao suddenly shook her head and felt a bit curious. Just as she was about to ask something, she saw Xiao Xiao lean in closer and whisper, "There is a handsome guy behind you who has been looking at us."

Cut it! A concise response from Chu Yang

"Yes, it is like this every day. Aren't you tired? Zhang Jingzhi, you put on a 'lady-like' facade for yourself every day. Aren't you tired? Seeing the one you love but not daring to pursue them, preferring to spend months hinting instead of boldly stepping forward to simply say 'I love you.' When encountering someone you do not like, you also do not know how to refuse, fearing that your words might hurt the man's 'delicate feelings.' Is this not tiring for you?"

After leaving the café, He Yiyang learned that Chu Yang had to work every night now. He wanted to accompany her, but Chu Yang declined, saying, "I can go by myself, you should go home."

"Work? Does working require keeping this kind of hairstyle?" Zhang Jingzhi was somewhat confused, "Does Aunt know that you cut your hair?"

He Yiyang understood Chu Yang's temperament. She said that if he didn't want to, then there was no need to insist; doing so would only make her unhappy. Thus, he could only stand by the street and watch as Chu Yang rode away on her bicycle.

Zhang Jingzhi looked at Xiao Xiao, just as she said, what harm could there be in trying? What is the harm in being bold!

Zhang Jingzhi knew of Chu Yang's stubborn temperament, so she no longer spoke further and only asked, "Is grandmother doing well? I haven't visited her for some time."

Why should the wife's surname be added, but my surname as the grandmother cannot be added? Add it!

Zhang Jingzhi thinks that her aunt definitely does not know; otherwise, how could Chu Yang still be standing here so perfectly? Chu Yang's long hair is her aunt's favorite. At first, it was only because Zhang Jingzhi also had long hair that her aunt was unwilling to be outdone. When they were young, Zhang Jingzhi was sent by her mother to learn ethnic dance, and her aunt sent Chu Yang to learn ballet. When Zhang Jingzhi was sent to learn piano, her aunt forced Chu Yang to learn the violin. In short, the two children became tools for competition between the two aunts. Therefore, upon seeing Zhang Jingzhi grow her hair, her daughter’s hair certainly could not be shorter than others, so she stubbornly forced Chu Yang to grow her hair to waist length.

Xiao Xiao pouted at Zhang Jingzhi, yet still smiled charmingly at that boy, "Your cousin? The one named Feng Chen Chuyang?" Xiao Xiao knew Chuyang and had a deep impression of her, mainly because of her name -- Feng Chen Chuyang. When she heard Zhang Jingzhi explain the origin of this name, it made Xiao Xiao laugh for a full half hour.

"No way!" Zhang Jing's face was filled with vigilance as she firmly rejected, "You, this monster who only thinks with your lower body, if I take you to see him, wouldn't that be inviting a wolf into the house!"

Xiao Xiao merely smiled and pouted, not bothering to argue with Zhang Jing. "Fine, if we don't see each other, then have you confessed? Or has the other party shown any interest in you?"

Upon hearing her say this, Xiao Xiao felt a bit excited, "Ha! Our lady can be so wild too. I am quite curious about what kind of person could enchant you to this extent. Take me to meet them!"

Thus, there came to be "Feng Chen Chu Yang"

Xiao Xiao watched the pair of cousins with great interest. Their conversation did not seem difficult for her to understand, as Zhang Jing had previously spoken to her about the complex relationships within their family

Zhang Jingzhi also smiled at that boy, which could be considered a greeting. Then she turned back and said seriously to Xiao Xiao: "Stop having designs on him; he is my cousin's boyfriend. Do not harm the nation's young talents!"

You are hypocritical, you are merely hypocritical and cowardly, you fear rejection, don't you? You are so afraid that being rejected by others would cause you to lose face, that you would rather hide everything than let others see how much you care, you are afraid that others will look down on you! Isn't that right? Although Xiao Xiao's words are somewhat too sharp, they are also piercingly accurate

Xiao Xiao looked at Zhang Jingzhi in front of her, and suddenly a strange thought flashed through her mind: is it really right for her to encourage her like this? Who can be certain that this relationship will definitely bring her happiness? What if she gets hurt? Xiao Xiao shook her head, trying to cast away these pessimistic thoughts; this is not her style. Xiao Xiao has always been one who knows only to move forward and is invincible in battle.

Aunt is not giving it?

Chu Yang smiled and shook his head, "No need, I can earn it myself"

Zhang Jingzhi turned her head discreetly and indeed saw a young man in his twenties sitting in a position slightly behind her. He was wearing glasses and had a delicate appearance. When he noticed her looking at him, he smiled at Zhang Jingzhi.

Zhang Jingzhi was truly at a loss for words; she knew that what Chu Yang said was the truth

Zhang Jing nodded, having nothing to refute; this was indeed herself

Indeed, Chu Yang shook his head

Shall I have my mother bring my grandmother over to stay for a few days

Zhang Jingzhi looked at Chu Yang's short hair, which was less than 5 centimeters long, and was momentarily so shocked that her mouth fell open. Even Xiao Xiao was a bit taken aback; she remembered that the last time she saw this girl, Chu Yang still had long hair that reached her waist, just like Zhang Jingzhi. How could she have changed so much in just a few days?

Zhang Jingzhi, many people will never return after they have missed their chance. You have already missed quite a few, so what do you want? Do you really want to find a husband through blind dates? How about being brave this time? Just give it a try; perhaps confessing is not as difficult as you think. Besides, you don't really have to say 'I love you' directly. Why not try to get closer to him a little? Men are quite perceptive; he will definitely notice that you are interested in him.

Thus, "Feng Chen" became "Feng Chen Chu". "Feng Chen Chu" is fine as it is, albeit a forced name. Unfortunately, at this moment, her grandmother raised an objection, saying, "Oh, you have added your names, so what does that make me, with my status being low? What about my surname?"

Why

Why aren't you studying properly? What kind of work are you doing? Have you even cut your hair? Do you need money?

Upon seeing that his mother-in-law was about to get angry, Chu Yang's father gritted his teeth and said, "Add it!"

Chu Yang greeted Xiao Xiao again and then went to find He Yi Yang. After sitting down and exchanging a few words with He Yi Yang, it was already time to go to work. They spoke a couple more sentences before both walked out together. As they passed by Zhang Jing Zhi's table, they simply exchanged a brief remark before exiting with He Yi Yang.

Do not worry, my grandmother and my mother are inseparable at the moment. If my grandmother were to leave, my mother's imaginary rival would be gone, and I would be the one to suffer. Moreover, my grandmother will not leave; I see her enjoying the competition with my mother. If you suggest that she should leave, she definitely will not. If you don't believe me, just try it.

Upon hearing Xiaoxiao's question, Zhang Jingzhi suddenly wilted. Seeing her expression, Xiaoxiao understood to some extent. Zhang Jingzhi had always been like this, as if she could only harbor secret affections for others, yet would never express anything.

I want to pursue graduate studies, but my mother does not allow it. She insists on marrying me off immediately after I graduate. She is a staunch supporter of the belief that "it is better to marry well than to study well." I do not want that; I want to support myself. Therefore, I have no choice but to earn my own tuition.

Zhang Jing smiled wryly; in fact, neither her grandmother nor her aunt was a bad person. However, for some reason, the two women-in-law insisted on fighting with each other.

"Good," Chu Yang smiled, "My mother and I are having a great time joking around."

Tired

"Where is the hair?" Zhang Jing asked

Xiao Xiao, you know, I also want to, but I cannot do it. I am unable to be as bold as you are, I—

Xiao Xiao's words left Zhang Jingzhi somewhat silent; Zhang Jingzhi understood well that what was said was indeed correct, as he truly was such a person

Work

Zhang Jingzhi is aware of that person, the aunt, but does not know what to say. After a moment of hesitation, she said: "If you need money, take it from me first; I will not tell the aunt."