Chapter One, Early Summer

Han Yu was as anxious as if his eyebrows were on fire: "Old He, where have you taken the young girl? Hurry up and bring her back exactly as she is! Her parents have come looking for her, and they said if they can't find her, they will report us for kidnapping!"

Little did anyone know that the girl who had already stepped down the stairs seemed to sense something, and suddenly turned her head around

"With the speed at which you eat, will you be able to finish before the cafeteria closes?" He Chong walked over to the nearby lathe, taking the disassembled parts to compare them with another.

He brought a bouquet of roses to see her again, smiling at the person in the photo and saying: "After all, you didn't suffer less during your lifetime, so it doesn't matter if you endure a little more for a while. Those who achieve great things do not fuss over trivial matters. For now, stay here, and later I will take you to be buried together with that old man."

Zhou Mo also went to wash her hands, and He Chong looked down at her: "Is your name 'Weekend'?"

It is better not to mention it; whenever this is brought up, Zhou Mo gets angry. That day when she returned home, she was punished by her father, Zhou Sipei, to reflect in the studio, and she was only released after a full twelve hours.

You are truly vulgar, always considering the benefits in everything

Aren't you afraid of being found dead by someone

Three million? Five million? I do not know...

Hearing Tang Shulan's question, He Chong smiled and thought to himself that he was probably going to offend someone again

Zhou Mo was so frightened that her heart nearly stopped. After a long while, she finally calmed down. When she looked up, she was stunned: "... He Chong?"

How do I ... ...

The gazes from downstairs swept over in unison

No one stipulates that one must bring chrysanthemums to a funeral, right? My mother is rather vain and vulgar; among all the flowers, she only likes roses, and the more expensive, the better

He turned his head to look at Zhou Mo again and said: "Can't you just say that it's not okay for me to be by your side? Why lie about it?"

He Cheng raised an eyebrow but did not pay any attention to Zhou Mo's reaction, which was akin to being shot. He squatted down beside her and took a puff of his cigarette

He Chong lowered his head to look at her: "Why did you speak up for me just now?"

This deal has been finalized, and He Chong has finally sent the person away

Is there such a place in Xicheng

Please allow me to pass again

He Chong

Sun Qi stood up and handed a cigarette to He Chong, smiling politely: "Since I couldn't get in touch with you, I had no choice but to come to your territory to find you"

I see

"Believe it or not." He Cheng directly took the person from the waiter, effortlessly slinging them over his shoulder, being careful to avoid the cigarette in his mouth while doing so, "I have taken the person away."

Zhou Mo fell silent for a moment, chewing through a bun before saying: "I don't want to go back"

Zhou Mo walked over, squatted down, and looked under the car, but saw nothing. She then circled around to the other side, and as soon as she squatted down, she saw He Chong's head.

Han Yu feels extremely wronged: "Does anyone really need this little money from me? The person who can invite you out of retirement must have some significant background, don't you know that in your heart?"

The rose complements her well

Tang Shulan saw Zhou Mo still standing in place, and she pulled her arm: "Let's go home, we will discuss it in detail."

These two years

He Chong laughed out loud, interrupting her: "What does your Gu family have to do with me?"

I hold sixty million in my hands, so I can take my time with them

Zhou Mo finished chewing the bite of the bun in her mouth before speaking: "So you are a mechanic. This job..." She carefully chose her words, "Is it not profitable?"

He Chong chuckled while holding a cigarette: "What benefit is there for you in sticking your neck out for an outsider?"

He drove south, heading towards the parking lot. After leaving the main road, he encountered the county road in the suburbs, where the conditions were extremely poor, and the vehicle occasionally rolled over shallow pits filled with muddy water

May 17, suitable for sacrificial rites and prayers for blessings, unsuitable for moving into a new residence and securing the door

Twenty-five years old, so what? Sun Yat-sen and Soong Ching-ling had a difference of twenty-seven years.

Zhou Mo's first reaction was to step back, retreating into the room, only to realize that this was He Chong's home. Wasn't this akin to willingly walking into the tiger's den?

Zhou Mo's face felt a bit hot, and she pretended not to see as she turned her eyes away from the bun.

Well

Zhou Mo got up and wandered around the room, trying to figure out where she was. It was a very large living room, yet it was completely empty. There was a sofa and a television, and by the window, a rod was installed, on which a few pieces of clothing were hanging, all men's. Aside from that, there was nothing else.

Tang Shulan furrowed her brows and said, "The larger they grow, the less they understand the rules"

He Cheng looked at that figure from behind, smiled, took out the car keys from his pocket, held a cigarette in his mouth, and walked briskly into the rain

Han Yu: "It is also your broken bar"

After washing her hair and taking a shower, she put on her originally dirty clothes. After tidying herself up, Zhou Mo left the bathroom and walked towards the front door of the living room

Suddenly, someone shouted, "It's raining," and everyone hurriedly packed up their painting tools. She also hurriedly stuffed her brushes into her backpack. At that moment, the phone rang, and she fumbled to find her mobile phone in her pocket

Isn't that a tea bar? I specifically asked a classmate about it, and she said that tea bars do not have any chaotic elements. She also mentioned that this bar has recently opened, is inexpensive, and she provided me with the address.

Zhou Mo lowered her head, feeling a surge of sadness and resentment, and she held herself in deep contempt.

At this moment, "The sunset over the western mountains is adorned with red clouds" rang out again. The tire jolted slightly, and He Chong answered the phone, saying irritably, "What is it this time?"

Hey, you actually guessed it right

Gu Zhiru frowned and said, "Please be more careful with your words!"

Zhou Mo took his phone and was genuinely taken aback. It is already 2016, and he is still using a non-smart, bar-style phone? Indeed, his financial situation seems to be concerning

He Chong listened to Lawyer Liu read the will, his expression unchanged, while Gu Zhiru stood up in anger: "Buried together with my father? What kind of joke is this! Does this will have legal effect?"

She sprang to her feet, dropped this remark, and ran into the curtain of rain, walking towards the house along the cobblestone path

"No, I can't." Zhou Mo said dejectedly, "It would probably be more practical to ask my dad for some money."

Seeing her expression, He Chong also understood: "Don't easily stand up for me in the future. Look, I haven't suffered any loss at all, you..."

Is it difficult for you at school

He Chong stood up: "Go back and apologize, you are young, they will not hold it against you."

He Chen cast a complex glance at her

How much can be exchanged

Please move aside, you are blocking me

Lawyer Liu adjusted his glasses and said: "Yes. These two villas were inherited by Ms. He Mi three years ago through Mr. Gu's will, and all the procedures have been completed. Ms. He has the right to dispose of her legal property as she sees fit"

With a soft sound, a burst of flames erupted. He Chong shielded himself from the wind with his hand and ignited the smoke. Moments later, green smoke dispersed in the misty rain.

Zhou Mo lowered her head again, remaining silent.

"Is this considered renting? According to what standard should I pay my rent?"

Gu Zhiru intervened: "Shulan, enough, enough, children speak without restraint..."

Zhou Mo felt very wronged; the family car that picked her up was warm in winter and cool in summer as soon as she got in. She had never experienced such a way of life before

He subconsciously glanced over, noticing that her hair was already half dry, long and smooth, cascading in front of her T-shirt, with the water at the ends forming a damp patch at her waist. He withdrew his gaze, extinguished the cigarette, released the handbrake, and started the vehicle

Zhou Mo bit her lip: "Did I say something wrong?"

Tang Shulan looked at her, her tone still unchanged: "Do you know how many years younger He Mi is than your grandfather Gu?"

Where did you meet your friend? At a bar?

Zhou Mo thought again, after so many years of struggle, he was still so poor, a sense of compassion suddenly arose: "Apart from repairing cars, do you have any other skills?"

At a certain distance, Zhou Mo could not clearly discern the expression on his face; there was only an indescribable feeling, as if the night that accompanied him had completely enveloped him. Zhou Mo felt a strange sensation in her heart due to this feeling, unsure which nerve had been touched, and blurted out: "Wanting a villa yet not wanting to be buried together, how can one have the best of both worlds..."

not ... ...

Tang Shulan immediately asked coldly upon hearing her voice: "Zhou Mo, where are you?"

Hmm

Han Yusong let out a sigh, then turned a bit worried: "Are we really going to take it?"

This tactic had always been foolproof in the past, yet at this moment, Zhou Mo felt an endless sense of discomfort. For the first time in her life, she defied Tang Shulan's warning and hurriedly grabbed her phone, making her way swiftly towards the door. She hurried down the stairs with a "thud thud thud" and suddenly pushed open the back door.

Friend

He Chong asked: "Are you checking the household registration?"

With bright eyes and a graceful demeanor, in terms of appearance, He Mi is indeed exceptional, which explains why Gu Hongsheng favored and protected her during his lifetime

What? Zhou Mo found herself completely unable to keep up with his train of thought

He Chong laughed out loud: "Thank me, for it was fortunate that I was here; otherwise, you would have been in grave danger last night."

After much effort, I brought her back to the second floor of the parking lot. I initially thought to just throw her onto the sofa, but then I reconsidered; after all, she is still a girl. So, out of compassion, I decided to give up my single bed for her. As soon as her head touched the pillow, she fell into a deep sleep, and there was a certain odor about her.

He Chong had his eyes half-closed until this moment when he slowly raised his head

Zhou Mo was taken aback

Tang Shulan said coldly: "I warn you, do not have any designs on Zhou Mo, she is..."

Footsteps sounded behind her, and Zhou Mo turned to take a glance: "Mom, is that person He Chong?"

Han Yu walked over and nudged her shoulder: "Miss, Miss..."

He Cheng lit a cigarette, reached into the driver's seat, and felt the temperature inside: "Why did you go to the bar alone to drink? Did you experience a breakup?"

In her home, her parents hold absolute authority, having planned everything for her from major life goals to the minutiae of daily necessities, leaving her no room for negotiation. Moreover, she does not possess the courage to challenge their authority

What purpose would there be to deceive you

Faintly hearing voices from the adjacent workshop, she walked in to find the floor strewn with automobile parts, the air filled with a pungent smell of engine oil, yet no figures were in sight

He Chong raised his eyes and saw Zhou Mo with her gaze lowered, her expression downcast

The next day, He Mi's body farewell ceremony was held at the funeral home in the northern suburbs. Zhou Mo was also taken by her parents to attend.

Her heart hung high, as if experiencing a slight sense of weightlessness. After an unknown period of time, she finally heard Lin Heng say: "I am sorry"

The matter regarding the cemetery remains unresolved, and after He Mi was cremated, the ashes had to be temporarily stored in the funeral home. An 8,000 yuan compartment holds a photo, squeezed in among other closely packed compartments.

Sure, what standard?

Tang Shulan was somewhat surprised, as if she had not anticipated her daughter would express such a "profound" opinion: "The age difference is too great, and outsiders will always speculate whether there are ulterior motives; this is human nature."

Zhou Mo was somewhat taken aback by this and hurriedly said "thank you"

He smiled in a somewhat carefree manner, yet his eyes were deep and expressive. When meeting his gaze, one inexplicably felt as if their soul was being seen through. It was as if the rose seen through the misty rain that day, like a flame, suddenly ignited a kind of restlessness within her that she could not quite articulate.

Zhou Mo looked up and caught a glimpse that was not clearly defined

He Chong is truly at a loss for words now

The sound of rain pattered softly, tapping gently on the begonia tree in the courtyard. A few street lamps dutifully illuminated every blade of grass and tree in the backyard, casting light on the sparse raindrops. The cobblestone path was damp and glistening. At the end of the yard, there was a parking area with a corner platform extending out, providing shelter from the rain. Amidst the rain, the sound of wind could be heard, yet all around was a profound silence

I am still in Yannan, which is about 20 kilometers away. Should I fly back to you?

He Chong : `` ... ... ''

After a bumpy journey, we finally delivered the person safely to "2046"

Tang Shulan wanted to continue the discussion, but He Chong abruptly interrupted her, saying: "I did not kidnap your daughter, nor did my brother. I kindly ask you both not to cause a scene in the bar, as it affects my brother's business. I will return the person to you; they are already on the way, so there is no need to rush." After saying this, he decisively hung up the phone.

It is better not to mention it; however, whenever Zhou Mo is brought up, I become increasingly irritable. A pebble slipped from my hand, bounced twice, and fell into the grass.

Those who achieve great things do not get bogged down by trivial matters

The waiter led the two of them over. In the corner of a table downstairs, there was a person lying down, with hair completely unkempt, obscuring their face. She was wearing a white dress, the kind that would appear in a pure and innocent campus love story—this outfit certainly did not seem like something one would wear to a bar.

He Chong smiled and said, "You are worrying about an outsider for me? You have offended someone yourself and are still 'fleeing outside'"

He Guihua

He Chong smiled and said, "In terms of seniority, shouldn't you call me 'Uncle'?"

Tang Shulan and Zhou Sipei stood like two guardian deities at the entrance of the bar. Upon seeing Zhou Mo, who emerged from the front passenger seat wearing a gaudy and flashy magenta T-shirt, their faces instantly turned green. They stepped forward and grabbed her by the arm, pulling her to their side

Zhou Mo shouted: "Is anyone there?"

Tang Shulan watched the "good show" for a while, took a sip of the strong tea in the porcelain cup, and asked the previous question again: "Isn't it ridiculous?"

After a prolonged stalemate, Zhou Sipei brushed his sleeves and said angrily, "It really becomes more disobedient the bigger it gets!"

Amidst the swirling smoke, He Chong watched as Zhou Mo was dragged away by someone. The two people in front moved swiftly, and she struggled to keep up, stumbling slightly.

Zhou Mo's boldness from last night when she ventured into the bar alone immediately diminished by more than half, and she answered somewhat nervously: "On the way"

Gu Zhiru could not hold back any longer after a long while and exclaimed angrily: "Matters related to the reputation of the Gu family cannot be resolved with money..."

Zhou Mo was jolted so much that she could barely sit still, quickly grabbing the handle above her in the vehicle: "Slow down!"

It is hard to say; it is not difficult to forge a document nowadays

Over here, the waiter has already helped the person who was completely drunk to his feet. He Chong glanced at the disheveled face and suddenly raised his hand to stop him: "Wait a moment."

After receiving the entire set of "services", He Chong was deeply moved by his own thoughtfulness

Where is this?

Zhou Mo lowered her head and only asked: "Can I go home now?"

There have been some recent issues at home, please forgive me, Young Master Sun

In the reception room on the right, a man in a suit stood up and said, "May I ask, are you Mr. He Chong?"

The rain suddenly intensified

Han Yu hurriedly retorted: "What kind of talk is this! I am showing compassion and cherishing the delicate, serving the customers! Did I say what would happen if I helped her up? No! I, Han Yu, am a gentleman of integrity, and I would not touch her even with a single hair!"

Zhou Mo had seen He Chong three times, all in this residence

"Apart from doing good deeds, I can do anything—step aside."

He glanced at her and abruptly opened the car door: "Get in."

He rushed into the bar, went upstairs, and pushed the door open to find a room full of people watching him intently. Han Yu was huddled in the corner, resembling a lamb awaiting slaughter

After waiting for a moment, he did not hear a response. He glanced down and noticed a strand of her hair falling, and a thought crossed his mind—was her long hair touching the ground?

"Old He, you have finally arrived," Han Yu quickly stepped forward to greet him

Tang Shulan raised her voice and called out her name in a warning tone: "Zhou Mo, I will count to three, one ... ... "

Suddenly, a sound of "ka" was heard

Zhou Mo thought for a moment, and it made sense. Given that this person lived so frugally, it was indeed unkind of her to take advantage of him. After considering for a while, she asked: "Five hundred a day?"

Father Zhou Sipei sent two people out, and upon returning, he noticed Zhou Mo looking dazed. He frowned and said, "Your mother is in the study on the second floor; go up and see if there is anything you can help with."

Sun Qichen pondered for a moment and smiled, saying: "Since Brother Chong is unable to participate in the competition, I will not insist. However, I have a request that I hope Brother Chong will certainly agree to."

She has searched every room, but there is no one.

After a moment, Zhou Mo glanced at him and said, "Aunt Gu did not agree to the joint burial, so what about He... has your mother been buried?"

Zhou Mo was extremely dissatisfied with his raised tone of suspicion: "If I were a minor, could I enter the bar?"

Zhou Mo suspected that it was an illusion, so she focused her gaze. As the red color drew nearer, the black figure, obscured by the rain and mist, gradually became clearer.

Sun Qi was choked quite solidly, and it took him a quarter of an hour to squeeze out a phrase, "Please accept my condolences"

What ideas can I come up with for her

In the bag, besides breakfast, there were clothes: a T-shirt and a pair of denim shorts, both of which were quite plain. Zhou Mo had no choice but to change into the clothes, taking out two steaming meat buns from the bag and stuffing her dirty clothes inside. Her hair was still damp, and the clothes she wore were a size too big. At this point in her life, today was the most disheveled she had ever been

Zhou Mo prepared to wash up and went downstairs to ask around on the street. However, there was not even any shampoo in the bathroom, only a bar of soap. She couldn't help but speculate that the lives of the people living here seemed a bit too desolate.

Zhou Mo was taken aback

Zhou Mo's teeth were about to bite through her lower lip, yet she felt a sense of trepidation inside. She was well aware that competing with Tang Shulan would yield no favorable outcome for her. After a prolonged stalemate, she finally turned to Gu Zhiru with a blank expression and said, "I am sorry"

Hello

Who are you with

Zhou Mo was very surprised: "You still want rent for this broken house?"

Why is it not called Monday

My dear niece

Tang Shulan said in a low voice: "Zhou Mo!"

Zhou Mo's expression was calm, yet she noticed He Chong's head lifting repeatedly, meeting her gaze. That look was one of astonishment, tinged with a hint of an elusive smile.

Tang Shulan then turned her gaze to Zhou Mo and said, "Mo Mo, please explain for yourself, what exactly is going on here?"

Zhou Mobei glanced and said: "The 'Mo' in 'Jasmine'"

Zhou Mo hurriedly took a step back

The funeral was conducted hastily and simply, with few attendees coming to pay their respects. The atmosphere at the scene was desolate, with hardly any wreaths present.

He Chong was speechless, asking her to move aside, and crawled out from under the car. He went to the sink in the workshop, applied some hand soap to wash off the oil from his hands, and then put on a shirt.

I wonder if I should sit down after turning on the air conditioning for a while

In the afternoon, while sketching in the courtyard, a group of people sat in a row along the curb on Cultural Avenue. Zhou Mo propped up her easel, yet she had not made a single stroke for a long time. She was preoccupied with her phone in her pocket, hoping it would ring, yet fearing that it would. However, after waiting all afternoon, the anticipated call never came.

He Chong smiled and asked, "Did you get scolded when you went back that day?"

Zhou Mo paused for a moment, then lowered her head again, digging out a pebble from the grass at her feet, and carelessly scratched it on the cement ground a couple of times: "Do you have a problem? Recognizing relatives at random."

Zhou Mo bit her lip and said, "I did nothing wrong"

He Chong handed the phone to Zhou Mo and said, "Answer the call and let your parents know you are safe."

Although He Mi is a secondary wife, she was also formally married to Grandfather Gu. Over the years, their relationship has been evident to all.

He Chong smiled and said, "You are truly overestimating me. Young Master Sun, please set a time, and I will go check the car first"

Now it is Han Yu's turn to look down on him: "Look at how beautiful that girl is, isn't she repulsive, feeling shaken..."

She rinsed her mouth, seemingly becoming a bit more awake, and looked at him with a dazed expression: "Who are you?"

Tang Shulan pulled her hard and said: "Shut up!"

He Chong, however, smiled and said: "Take your time to consider; I have plenty of patience. Whenever you have made your decision, we can exchange the grave for money."

"Is it possible not to accept? What is Sun Qi's status? With just a flick of his finger, he can make your shabby bar unable to continue operating"

The car is still somewhat hot, especially the leather seats, which feel as if one is sitting in a steamer upon contact. A layer of sweat immediately appeared on Zhou Mo's back as she adjusted the direction of the air vent to face herself

Upon arriving at the parking lot, He Chong put the person down and reached into his pocket for the car keys. As a result, she leaned against the car and slid down. He Chong didn't bother to help her up until he opened the car door and pulled her up from the ground, then stuffed her into the back seat.

On the occasion of He Chong's twenty-second birthday, in the midst of winter, he wore only a thin jacket and a baseball cap, with a bandage peeking out from under the brim. He stood at the door, exchanged a few words with He Mi, took the envelope, and then left

He Chong smiled and said, "I am already 28 years old, and I haven't competed for several years. My condition has been declining year by year. Since Young Master Sun is so concerned about this gambling match, it would be better to invite someone more reliable."

Wow

The third time was three years ago, in the middle of summer, at Gu Hongsheng's memorial service. The Gu family did not even allow him to enter through the gate; he merely bumped heads with He Mi outside the iron gate and stuffed a thick envelope into He Mi's hand

He Cheng smiled, not expecting that this little girl would actually engage him in a serious discussion about her value as a hostage.

He was too lazy to tidy up for her, and since he had no mind to sleep, he went downstairs to get a plastic hose, cleared out everything from the back seat, and washed the car

The suited man adjusted his tie: "Here is a copy of Ms. He Mi's will ... ... "

The door was suddenly pushed open, and Zhou Mo hurriedly hung up the phone and stood up

He Cheng picked up the beer bottle placed on the table, poured half a glass, and drank it down, then set the empty glass aside. Just as he was about to leave, a waiter approached him and said that there was a guest who was drunk, alone, and unresponsive, seemingly without a mobile phone.

Gu Zhiru was astonished

Zhou Mo was taken aback and hurriedly reached for her clothing pocket, only to remember that she had already changed her clothes

He Chong's tone was languid: "But the wish for a joint burial, I must fulfill for my mother"

Downstairs, He Chong entered the room with water stains all over him and sat down on the leather sofa in the reception room. The lawyer took out a stack of documents from the briefcase and cleared his throat

Who are you

He Chong received a call from Han Yu in the afternoon, stating that someone had come looking for him and asked him to participate in a race. He had long since stopped racing and directly instructed Han Yu to refuse. If refusal was not an option, then money should be used to resolve the matter.

He Chong: "As a hostage"

Zhou Mo took four or five steps back and saw He Chong propping himself up on the chassis, leaping forward, and then he emerged from underneath the vehicle. He was not wearing a shirt, and his bare bronze skin was covered in sweat. Based on her fifteen years of painting experience, this person's bone structure and muscles were quite impressive, and he could easily be used as a model.

He Chong took the parts and crawled back under the car. Zhou Mo noticed that he seemed to have no intention of coming out for a while, so she held the steamed bun and moved closer again

Oh?

What qualifications does an outsider have to divide the assets of our Gu family

Tang Shulan, having lost all patience, saw Zhou Mo clumsily enter the room through the back door and immediately got up from the sofa: "Zhou Mo."

Gu Zhiru's expression froze on her face as she glanced at He Chong for a moment and exclaimed, "No way!"

He let out a deep laugh and said, "I am the one who has lost my mother, why are you crying more sorrowfully than I am?"

He Chong looked around and immediately recognized the person sitting in the center. Sun Qi, known as "Young Master Sun." In the West City, there is a group of wealthy second-generation individuals, who have been collectively referred to as the "Four Young Masters of West City," and Young Master Sun is one of them.

What does the sixty million from the Gu family have to do with your Zhou family

Did not hear her make a sound

Tang Shulan's face was as沉如水: "Zhou Mo, do not challenge your mother's bottom line"

Zhou Moxin thought to herself, the house upstairs is bare and empty, they can't even afford a bottle of shampoo, how could it possibly be at a level of "not bad"? However, men generally care about their pride.

He Chongxiao: "They thought I had torn up the ticket because I was late"

"What did you do before?" She had heard quite a few rumors, especially the one saying that He Chong "died in a car accident," which was spread with considerable detail.

The matter of you abducting my daughter ... ...

She took a step back, but He Chong took a step forward

The main entrance on the first floor is wide open, and a man stands at the doorway, dressed in black clothing and pants, as if he has come wrapped in the darkness of the night

Zhou Mo came to a halt.

Zhou Mo was about to say "It doesn't matter," as one wouldn't catch a cold in the hot summer, but Tang Shulan's next words cut off what she intended to say: "Her bright clothing is inappropriate for visiting the Gu family."

Zhou Mo was startled; when she looked up, she saw that someone had appeared in front of her without her noticing.

Zhou Mo held the bag tightly with vigilance: "Change at your home?"

It sounds beautiful, He Mi, 'Mi Fei leaves a pillow for Wei Wang's talent'

He Cheng immediately understood that the previous statements were merely a smokescreen, and the real offer was here. He smiled, neither rejecting nor immediately accepting: "I need to see the car first to know if I can take it."

After the funeral that day, it rained for several more days, and it was not until Monday that the weather cleared up

Dad, He Chong did not abduct me, it was I ... ...

On an otherwise dull and lifeless day, the Gu family mansion in the eastern suburbs was brightly lit, with a continuous stream of people coming and going. Within half an hour, Zhou Mo observed three groups of well-dressed individuals arriving and departing, but she was unclear about their purpose.

He Chong glanced at the screen; it was a call from Han Yu

The ceramic tiles on the floor were soaked with tea, and Gu Zhiru pointed at He Chong and shouted angrily: "I would rather bury a dog in that spot than let He Mi be buried there!"

Half an hour later, a drenched Zhou Mo got into her father Zhou Sipei's car at the school gate

He Chen did not even glance at her and turned to leave

Gu Hongsheng's eldest daughter, Gu Zhiru, stopped the man and said: "Please leave, the Gu family does not welcome you today"

Do not shout, it is a soul summoning.

Faint sounds of scolding could be heard from outside. Zhou Mo listened intently for a moment but could not discern anything significant. After a moment of hesitation, she set down her pen and walked towards the door

So, He Chong had no choice but to come and see what the situation was.

You old man

Hello...

Zhou Mo: "Even if I have money, it belongs to my father; he is reluctant to part with it"

Being twenty years old is not the same as being two years old. If I give her two pieces of candy, will she follow me?

Tang Shulan leaned against the railing and glanced over there: "The two sets of villas worth thirty million that Gu Hongsheng gave to He Mi, He Mi bequeathed to He Chong in her will"

The Gu family business is substantial, and sixty million is not considered a lot

He Chong was slightly surprised: "Twenty years old, and you have never even been to a bar?"

Han Yu asked: "Has the payment been made?"

You have already made enemies in the Gu family

Zhou Mo did not take it seriously: "Chewing slowly and swallowing slowly is a good habit."

In the midst of such turbulence, He Chong suddenly felt nauseous and let out a "Hmm" from behind. He quickly hit the brakes and said, "Don't vomit in my car!"

Who are you really with?

Zhou Mo shouted again: "He Chong."

Chongye, did you bring it back? I will really call the police...

Zhou Mo touches her nose and says, "Is it less? Definitely less... So, one thousand?"

On his first visit to He Fu, He Chong was only fifteen or sixteen years old. However, he was unable to meet He Fu as he was rudely dismissed by Gu Zhiru.

Is that so ... ... '' He Chong smiled and said, `` Do you think her name sounds nice ? ''

Zhou Mo had a good night's sleep, but woke up with a splitting headache and ringing in her ears. At this moment, she gradually recalled what had happened last night. She hesitantly lifted the covers and took a glance, fortunately, her clothes were neatly arranged, but emitted a sour and rotten smell.

Can you take me to negotiate with the Gu family to swap that burial site? If it can be swapped, I will truly kidnap you

Paid

Zhou Mo let out an "oh" and lowered the curtain

Zhou Mo opened the window and looked outside

Mother Tang Shulan looked at the "drenched chicken" in front of her, her expression showing displeasure. She took a towel that was always kept in the car to dry her hair: "Didn’t I remind you to bring an umbrella this morning?"

As noon approached, Zhou Mo discreetly stood on tiptoe to relieve her aching heels from standing for too long. When she casually looked up, she was startled to see a blinding red hue emerging from the gray-white curtain of rain.

The two stood under the sun waiting for the car to cool down. He Chong observed her squinting against the sunlight, her delicate skin glowing white, and then opened the back seat, retrieving a black umbrella to hand to her

I am already an adult and do not require parental supervision

Summer in Xicheng starts from the withering of wisteria flowers and the falling of phoenix tree fluff. In the blink of an eye, it becomes a scene of lush shade.

He Chong is gloating: "Is it hot?"

Zhou Mo awkwardly said, "I'm sorry."

What do you think? Do you really want to break up?

I don't know, my dad always books the hotel when we go out to play.

No. Hè Chōng said with a smile, "The funeral home has those small compartments, and the rent is only 8,000 yuan. I have already sent the ashes there."

Zhou Mo raised her eyes to look at him, but she could not discern much sorrow on his face. He would rather forgo the sixty million villa than not help He Mi fight for a legitimate identity. What kind of person is he, foolish or sincere?

The sun outside was scorching, and only then did Zhou Mo realize that it was almost noon.

The rain continued to fall, pattering against the floor-to-ceiling window. Zhou Mo rose and walked to the window, lifting the heavy velvet curtain a few inches, gazing at the distant flickers of light in the dim night, anxiety pressing down on her heart like a stubborn stone

The ceremony concluded, and the rain continued to fall gently.

The waiter is a bit embarrassed: "It's a girl."

Han Yu's attitude immediately changed: "Oh dear, a young lady comes to the bar alone for a drink? She must have encountered something sad, I should go take a look"

He Chongyi thought to himself, there is really nothing that cannot be said: "Joining the army, doing business, racing... whatever makes money, do it."

He Chong held a lighter in his hand, playing with it by flipping it over and over, and glanced at Gu Zhiru: "Sixty million for a spot next to Gu Hongsheng's grave, you won't lose on this deal."

Your grievances with the Gu family should not involve my Zhou family members

Zhou Mo turned her face away and let out a loud sneeze

He Chong smiled and said, "What brings Young Master Sun to our humble bar?"

You do not have breakfast? You do not change your clothes?

Suddenly, someone outside exclaimed: "He Chong is here!"

Hello

You should not meddle in others' affairs either

It was her father, Zhou Sipei, who called to inform her that someone from the Gu family had passed away

As soon as I opened the door, I saw a tall figure blocking the entrance like a wall of people.

The man laughed and said, "My mother has passed away, am I not allowed to come?"

Who is it

After struggling for half a day without any response, Han Yu instructed the waiter to help the person up and take them to the lounge upstairs for a rest

"Saying a few less words won't kill you." He Chong stepped forward, gently brushing aside the hair that covered her cheek, "I know this person."

Sister Ru, she is twenty years old, already an adult, and must bear the consequences if she speaks incorrectly

Her gaze lingered for a moment, then she turned her head and walked away with the others

The person on the bed was sleeping soundly, likely not even waking if lightning struck the house. He Chong stood by the bed and gazed at her for a moment, but ultimately went to the bathroom to grab a towel, helping her wipe her face and hands. He also placed a bottle of water on the bedside table

The man in black raised his eyes and looked over

The road is in disrepair, with overloaded trucks having created numerous potholes. Along the way, there are only small buildings of no more than four stories, while the distant fields of crops undulate, with waves of green rolling over one another.

He Chong has begun to find the words and actions of this pampered rich young lady quite unremarkable: "The scope of your life, I fear, has never left the grand residence of the Zhou family, has it"

Tang Shulan was holding a bone china teacup as she came down the stairs, frowning slightly: "Hmm."

Zhou Mo chuckled and said, "Are you kidding me?"

Lawyer Liu appeared calm: "I am entrusted by Ms. He Mi to convey the contents of the will to the beneficiaries. As for how to execute it..."

A white shirt, a black suit, and in the arms, a bouquet of vividly blooming roses

Zhou Mo did not respond, pressed the umbrella down a bit, and also imitated He Chong to check the temperature inside the car: "Can we get in the car now?"

He Chong smiled and said, "Life is not easy."

He Cheng hid under the eaves and lit a cigarette, watching the Gu family members exit the main hall. Suddenly, he caught sight of a slender figure in the line. He had initially intended to thank her, but after a moment's thought, he decided against it

He glanced at him with extreme disdain

He Chong smiled and raised his cigarette in a gesture of greeting to her

The call quality of He Chong's straight-bar phone is indeed not very good; even with the volume turned up to the maximum, one can still hear the voice on the other end clearly, even without using the speakerphone.

She turned her head to glance at Zhou Mo, who was looking down with her face flushed, seemingly on the verge of tears. For reasons unknown, she raised her hand and snatched the phone away: "She is with me."

Outside is a vast concrete area, where many vehicles are parked, and various items such as tires, car hoods, jacks, and high-pressure water guns are scattered on the ground. Further in the distance, there is a sparse row of houses, with no distinctive buildings.

... ...

Zhou Mo interrupted him: "Next time you ask me, I won't help you at all"

Without having time to think carefully, the phone in my pocket suddenly vibrated. Zhou Mo hurriedly looked down and ran back to the study, quickly closing the door behind her, and answered the call: "Lin Heng... Have you seen the letter I wrote to you?"

He Cheng was momentarily taken aback, but then smiled and said, "When I can barely protect myself, why should I care about whether I make enemies or not? Why are you so fond of meddling in others' affairs?"

The Zhou and Gu families have had a longstanding relationship. Today, Gu Hongsheng's second wife, He Mi, has passed away, and naturally, the Zhou family must come to offer their assistance

Han Yu: "Are you talking nonsense? You are all alone, where would you have a niece? Besides, how old is this girl, and how old are you? How could you possibly have a niece that age?"

A sudden crisp sound of something shattering came from downstairs, and Zhou Mo and Tang Shulan immediately looked up.

He Chong walked closer, placing the roses he held in his arms in front of the large photograph. He then took the three incense sticks handed to him by the staff and inserted them, bowing towards the photograph. The roses, like a bundle of fire, stood out particularly against the yellow and white chrysanthemums, making the face of the deceased in the photograph seem to glow a little brighter.

Zhou Mo turned her gaze away and did not answer.

He glanced at him, still wearing that inscrutable smile on his face: "I guess Mr. Sun is probably troubled - someone has died in his family."

The phone vibrated once, but Zhou Mo did not look at it and buried her face between her arms

He Cheng leaned half against the sofa, showing little significant reaction, as if Gu Zhiru's stern questioning was not directed at him. He lifted his eyelids and said: "I don't want the villa"

Zhou Mo was amused by him: "Why were you holding roses that day?"

Twenty-five years ago, Gu Hongsheng, who was fifty-nine years old, met He Mi, who was twenty-four years old. This prospective stepmother was younger than Gu Zhiru, which naturally made Gu Zhiru unhappy. What made her feel even more embarrassed was that He Mi had a three-year-old son. However, despite the cries and objections of their descendants, Gu Hongsheng still went against the tide and married He Mi. Since then, there have been more than twenty years of unrest. However, despite the cries and objections of their descendants, Gu Hongsheng still went against the tide and married He Mi. Since then, there have been more than twenty years of unrest.

What?

Why are you still here with me

Zhou Mo opened the passenger door, went straight in and sat on the leather seat, then exclaimed "Ah" the next second and bounced up. Turning her head, she saw He Chong, who had just inserted the car key, looking at her with an indescribable expression on his face.

Originally meant as irony, but Zhou Mo replied languidly, "Almost there."

It is acceptable

Oh. Hecong brought it up and stuffed it into her arms, saying, "This is for you."

He Chong looked around and realized he couldn't leave for the moment, so he casually lit a cigarette, took a puff, and asked with a smile, "How old is your precious daughter now? Is she being abducted?"

Tang Shulan raised her eyes: "Hmm?"

Hot.

My home

Then drive it out

He Chong smiled and said, "What advice do you have?"

Aren't you being too cheap? Isn't your family, the Zhou family, quite wealthy?

He glanced at her and saw her cheeks puffing up as she chewed on the bun with her hamster-like small mouth, laughing and saying, "Are you still studying?"

He Chong's car was parked in the center of the venue; it was an old Jeep, but it was kept very clean, with not a speck of dust on the windows.

At that moment, He Chong's phone suddenly rang, with an exceptionally loud ringtone: "The sun sets behind the western mountains, red clouds soar, the soldiers return to the camp after target practice, return to the camp..."

I made a bet with someone, and I am not at ease with those young people in the convoy; I still prefer to ask a veteran like Brother Chong to take action.

Upon seeing He Chong's arrival, everyone immediately lowered their voices to discuss. They all knew that one should bring white chrysanthemums to the funeral home, but had never heard of bringing red roses.

What is that called

You ... ... you are not ... ...

Considering the occasion, Gu Zhiru chose to endure and remain silent

Aren't you his daughter

He Chong had a vague premonition and smiled, saying, "You speak."

I am curious, can you tell me about it

Zhou Mo pressed her lips together: "Do you not think this is too much?"

Jiangnan, Yannan Town

Hey! What are you taking away!

What does 'picking up corpses' mean

After the two exchanged pleasantries, they sat down facing each other. He Chong lit a cigarette, tossed the lighter onto the coffee table, leaned back in his chair, adopted a very relaxed posture, and smiled at Sun Qi: "I heard that Young Master Sun wants to invite me out of retirement?"

Tang Shulan let out a cold snort: "Isn't it laughable?"

Tang Shulan waved her hand and said, "Come here and apologize to Aunt Gu."

After spending more than half an hour busy, he returned to the second floor only after the car was thoroughly cleaned inside and out

Gu Zhiru interrupted sharply: "Lawyer Liu!"

"Why should I apologize?" Her tone was very harsh

Zhou Mo didn't want to talk to him. After finishing the leftover steamed buns, she clapped her hands and asked, "Can I stay here for one more day?"

Where is this?

Attend university

Running away from home? How old are you? You left without your phone, hurry back, or your family might report you missing soon

Zhou Mo followed the sound and then discovered a person lying on their back under the raised car, wearing khaki work pants, with only half of their leg exposed, no wonder she didn't see them at first glance

Sun Qixiao said, "If there is anything I can assist with, just feel free to speak up"

Han Yu wished to cry but had no tears: "Your eldest niece is beside you, right? Hand the phone to her and let her send a message to your elder brother first..."

Zhou Mo was somewhat perplexed

Zhou Mo remained noncommittal, her gaze glanced downward and caught sight of the bag he was holding in his hand

Stop touching it, you really didn't bring it. Otherwise, the bar staff would have called your parents to pick you up already

It is He Chong.

He Chong's acceleration is indeed accelerating, the old jeep is running wildly on the bumpy county road, clattering and banging, as if the car hood is about to fly off.

They waited for a moment, thinking that He Chong would also get off the car, but unexpectedly the engine roared, as if it was about to leave.

Zhou Sipei quickly called out to someone: "He Chong."

Is it so difficult to be objective? " He interrupted, "Do you wealthy people have a mandatory course called 'Unreasonable'? Ask Zhou Mo yourself, did I kidnap her?"

Zhou Mo asked softly, "What are you going to do? About the joint burial... Aunt Gu will not agree, she cares about her reputation."

At the door, Tang Shulan's face was as if covered in frost and snow, her voice cold and hard, leaving no room for argument: "Go down and apologize to your Aunt Gu."

He Cheng did not respond, slowly disassembling the components on the chassis with a wrench

After a short distance and a brief wait, He Chong observed that she seemed to have finished vomiting and was quite relieved, so he slowly walked to the car, took a bottle of water, opened it, and handed it to her.

He Cheng was increasingly disdainful: "As a bar owner, how can you shamelessly take the lead in 'picking up corpses'?"

He Chong was left speechless by her, turning to look ahead: "Sit tight, I am going to accelerate."

The argument in the reception room continued, seemingly unnoticed by anyone.

He Chong smiled and said, "I was kidnapped by him."

It is definitely achievable; for Hedge Brother, it is merely a trivial matter. Audi R8, increase the horsepower a bit, let's make it 1000.

Have you been repairing cars all along

Zhou Mo felt a bit embarrassed and explained softly: "This is my first time going to a bar"

She took out her phone from her pocket and glanced at it, but there were still no new messages

Sepe, first drive the car back, Momo needs to change clothes...

That is not...

He quickly rolled down the car window, opened the door and jumped out of the car. He pulled the person from the back seat and pressed her against the electric pole on the side of the road. He considerately tucked her hair behind her ears, then stepped back and lit a cigarette.

Zhou Mo immediately raised her voice: "What do you want?!"

Zhou Mo was stunned, shrugged her shoulders, took a towel, and repeatedly wiped the rainwater off her hair.

Zhou Mo, I am very disappointed by your behavior.

He Cheng's attitude cannot be described as very respectful. After looking at the smiling person in the photo for a moment, he took a step towards Gu Zhiru, still wearing the somewhat careless smile on his face and asked, "Have you considered it?"

Tang Shulan: "Zhou Moxin has a simple mind..."

The volume suddenly increased over there: "He Chong, what do you want to do? The 60 million from the Gu family is not enough to satisfy your appetite?"

She changed it herself, actually before she got married to the old man - Gu Hongsheng - she didn't have this name.

Are you Zhou Sipei's daughter?

I have brought in several new cars, are you interested, Brother Chong?

Zhou Mo went upstairs and helped her mother, Tang Shulan, transcribe her name on a piece of white paper. Tang Shulan kept coming in and out, her high heels tapping on the floor, which was particularly annoying.

Do you know the standards for a five-star hotel?

He Chong held a bag in his hand, lowered his head and glanced at her, saying, "Awake?"

Zhou Mo bit into a steamed bun and went downstairs, shouting, "He Chong!"