Section 4

Goodbye

Unexpectedly, during a chance late-night snack, she encountered a different side of him. This included such demeanor and elegance, as well as such a car and a private driver. Although she was curious, she did not feel comfortable asking him about it; she only took a careful look at the driver after the car left the parking lot

Zhou Shengchen, you truly are a peculiar person, fortunately, I do not hold it against you

Her wish is simply to see him again

"No, my father's ancestral home is in Zhenjiang," she smiled, "although we don't go back often, I still feel a sense of familiarity when I hear that place name"

Throughout the entire meal, he merely used the wooden chopsticks from the pastry box to pick up a piece of drunken crab roe for her, before switching back to his own chopsticks to continue eating. Shiyi smiled at him, suddenly feeling that this scene was very familiar. Many memories had long been scattered, yet his every move made her feel a sense of déjà vu

When it came time to have a late-night snack, the two individuals had little verbal communication, yet it did not feel awkward

Shiyi was somewhat taken aback, gazing at him for a while before she couldn't help but smile and turned her head to continue watching the figures outside the screen: "This is different, isn't it? Your hobby... is very special"

I can only speculate that those who enjoy reading books like "San Yan Er Pai" would likely appreciate such places

If it were Hong Xiaoyu, he would surely feel that the term "Wu Ge" is quite elegant just by hearing its name

After all these years, it is indeed the first time I have encountered someone with the same habits as myself

He smiled and said, "What a coincidence"

And the happiest person is Zhou Shengchen

She turned her head to look out the car window and couldn't help but laugh

She could even imagine how reluctant her expression was

In Zhou Shengchen's eyes, there is a shimmering light: "Sometimes, I find that you and I have similarities."

The security guard on the night shift sat in the lobby. He recognized Shiyi, a stunning beauty, but it was the first time he had seen her with a man, and he couldn't help but curiously glance over.

Indeed, what a coincidence, she thought for a moment and still curiously asked, "Are you still not accustomed to using a personal phone?"

She lightly coughed and changed the subject: "What experiments do you usually conduct? Is it very difficult?"

Then, both individuals fell silent

Shiyi suddenly turned back, looked at him, and said again: "I am leaving"

At that time, she did not understand the art of diplomacy

Yet she knows a bit more. For instance, Wu Ge is mostly composed of elegant and lascivious verses, intimate poetry... Therefore, although it appeared around the same time as the Book of Songs, it... In short, it would never appear in the textbooks during the student years

She has been in this city for such a long time, yet she has never been to the restaurant where they will have dinner tonight

As one gradually grows up, it becomes necessary to adapt to society. For instance, in the school cafeteria, one must engage in casual conversations with girls while eating. After entering the workforce, during occasional business dinners, one must also participate in casual chats with others.

Zhenjiang

It was truly quiet, and at the right moment, I glanced at him, thinking that he must say something: "You look like you've just met someone very important?" Zhou Shengchen nodded: "A few elders."

I have left? In the end, it is still appropriate for me to speak first

Further probing would only lead to a conversation between the layman and the expert. She was quite perceptive and chose not to pursue the matter any further

She grew increasingly curious, gazing at the silhouette coming through the screen, and softly said: "At ten minutes past midnight, have we stumbled into some kind of illusion?"

She saved that number, yet she never contacted him

It sounds very cultured, yet it appears quite strange in the eyes of many relatives at home. For instance, during festive occasions, the adults tend to arrange all the children in their teens around a small round table for a meal, filled with laughter and chatter, while she alone quietly finishes her food and then drinks the soup

Then, put down the chopsticks and bowl, sit quietly in place, and wait for everyone to finish eating before leaving the table

Initially, one would be praised for being understanding, but gradually, one became known as a "strange person" among cousins, and was privately regarded as a rather arrogant little girl

At some point in the past, at a certain location, there must have been such a scene

Zhou Shengchen declined

He candidly stated, "I enjoy collecting the embroidery of Wu Ge"

It is very difficult

One should not speak while eating, nor while sleeping. This has been her habit since childhood

She nodded

It should be referred to as an individual institution

She smiled and said, "I really like it, but 'Three Words and Two Beats' is just a collection of novels, nothing to boast about. Some people enjoy reading modern prose, while others prefer classical literature; it's just a matter of different tastes."

Why

Is it strange, Zhenjiang?

Shiyi nodded slightly

"It's fine," he said, "it depends on the direction. Here, there are very few girls."

Zhou Shengchen escorted her to the residential community, not allowing the driver to drive in. Instead, he got out of the car and walked her downstairs, saying: "I will be traveling back and forth between Zhenjiang and Shanghai for the next three months"

It is truly remarkable how he can respond to any topic with just a single sentence, lacking any depth or elaboration

She thought that she should still be mindful of that "fiancée" she had accidentally heard about. After more than twenty years of life, from a child to an ordinary woman, she had at least learned to recognize reality

The vehicle continued on its way, and the experienced driver only asked once if water was needed

For example

Even such a wish with a one in a billion chance has been fulfilled for her; any further desires would be mere delusions

Zhou Shengchen smiled slightly: "Goodbye"

The person in the driver's seat appears to be around fifty years old, with a very steady grip on the steering wheel. Both hands are gloved, and he is even wearing a suit made of high-quality fabric, with meticulous attention to detail. He looks more like someone who has been using this for many years.

Some waited early, some guided and served tea, and there were even those outside the screen, adding fragrance and trimming the candles, coming and going to provide food and light.

She turned around, and as she was searching for the access card in her backpack, the door opened with a beep. She was momentarily taken aback, hearing the security guard's voice coming through the glass door, inviting her in, and only then did she come to her senses

The latter has already opened the car door for her

"I am not very accustomed to it," he smiled, "the number in your phone can reach me at any time."