Wherever life takes us, there is beauty in every spring.

You follow me, there is a woman insisting that her boyfriend is staying here with someone else, and she demands that we provide the guest's information. But as you know, we cannot provide that.

"It's not far at all, the bus goes directly for four stops, but how can I impose on you?" Li Zhiming showed a look of difficulty, "I can't possibly let you take on the role of a caregiver for my mother."

At the entrance of the hotel, Li Zhiming helped Zhao Chengcheng hail a taxi, patted her on the shoulder, unsure of what to say

"How can this mother-in-law be so unreasonable? The mistress has such a heartless demeanor, yet this old lady fails to see it and constantly supports her." Mother and Chun Jiao were discussing a TV drama, while Li Zhi Ming yawned. Chun Jiao truly had enough patience to endure such a clichéd drama. Regarding Chun Jiao, Zhi Ming's mother did not say much; when Li Zhi Ming brought her home, Zhi Ming's mother instantly became as close to Chun Jiao as if they were mother and daughter. This was a stark contrast to the way Chun Jiao was treated during her relationship with Li Zhi Ming back then—one must admit, every middle-aged woman who has been worn down by the mundane aspects of life is quite perceptive.

Where is she now

"Alright, I understand. You go ahead with your tasks, I will go up by myself"

It can be said that

I won't take someone like you; it should be at least 3,000.

That... Chun Jiao, there is one more thing. If I am not at home during the evenings in the coming period, please do not stay in our staff dormitory. Instead, make do at my home. Sometimes I may have to go out in the evening, and I am not at ease leaving my mother alone at home.

"Chun Jiao, our work is work, and our private matters are private. In private, I will always be Li Zhiming. When you call me 'Manager Li', it feels uncomfortably distant."

Chun Jiao nodded, set down her clothes, adjusted the already neat corners of her garment, and sat down in front of Li Zhiming

"Go ahead! I, Zhao Chengcheng, am not the kind of ungrateful and heartless woman."

5

Li Zhiming originally thought he would be paying his dues in bed tonight, but unexpectedly, a sudden, thunderous roar that resonated like a mighty force pierced his ears, interrupting him and startling him into instant impotence. He looked up and saw a massive female creature standing before him. My goodness, where did she come from? Li Zhiming silently exclaimed. This woman was Zhao Chengcheng.

Dragging my weary body back to the office, I reflect on my energetic self from this morning when I came to work, and I suddenly feel a sense of irony

You know I am not at fault, yet you still insist on my forgiveness, don't you

Ahem, raising my hand, isn't the term 'enduring hardships' used incorrectly here

4

Zhao Chengcheng looked at herself, realizing that she had been defeated by a bald man, while her muscular boyfriend, who was a fitness enthusiast, tried to explain in a frantic manner like a little white mouse jumping around.

"Holding me like this hurts; it feels as if you are embracing a class enemy. Could you at least show a bit of sincerity in your apology?"

Ten years of life and death, both are at a loss for words in their desolation

Nothing much...

I have been in Beijing for ten years, and the local environment nurtures its people. Having consumed too much of the local water, I have inadvertently been assimilated by the people of Beijing

No problem, your home must be much better than the wooden bed in the dormitory!" Chun Jiao chuckled foolishly, "Is there anything else to mention?

I tell you, I will give you three minutes. If you do not let me go upstairs, I will show you what it means to die.

Chun Jiao walked in with her head lowered, shyly holding the outfit he had worn that morning. Without needing to say anything, it was clear that she had already had it dry cleaned. "Li... Li Manager, I have had your clothes dry cleaned. I saw that the light in your room was on, so I brought them in for you"

So did her boyfriend actually book a room here or not

The subsequent events transformed from an absurd play into a science fiction drama

"Cough, I don't have much money. A few of my girlfriends work at the laundry, so I just had them wash it for me." After saying this, Chun Jiao was taken aback, instinctively covering her mouth, "Zhi Ming, could you pretend you didn't hear that? Look at my mouth, they helped me out, and I just ended up selling them out."

Li Zhiming sighed and was just about to catch up

Did Xiaofu not tell you that I just changed jobs? Today is my first day at work, and you are already causing a scene.

Is today okay? You know, it seems that I have offended all the misfortunes of my life today, and I truly feel at a loss, like a child.

1

Sigh... I hope so!" Li Zhiming glanced at the time; it was 5 o'clock. He quickly stood up, "Chun Jiao, I have to go. I need to visit the housekeeping center to hire a maid for my mother. I hope I have good luck; these days, finding a decent maid in Beijing is harder than finding a wife who can marry you without a house.

Li Zhiming stood like a guardian deity, blocking her attempts to escape.

Li Zhiming sighed and patted her shoulder, "Cheng Cheng, the truth is often unpleasant. Sometimes, in our quest for the truth, what we seek may simply be an end. If you feel that this relationship, even with its unfortunate events, can still continue for you, then you should leave now as if nothing has happened. If you believe you cannot remain detached, then you should open the door now. The decision is yours; it depends on how you choose. I cannot make the choice for you." If you believe you cannot remain detached, then you should open the door now. The decision is yours; it depends on how you choose. I cannot make the choice for you.

You, what kind of person are you! Xiaofu laughed, "With all your smooth talk, who did you learn it from? Aren't you supposed to be a straightforward Shandong man?"

I... I don't know. Li Zhiming, if you were me, what would you do

You also know my goodness, know my sacrifices, know my hard work and adherence to the three obediences and four virtues

Li Zhiming smiled, unable to help but let out a sigh, "Chun Jiao, oh Chun Jiao, so many years have passed, yet you still understand me so well. Actually, it's nothing serious. My mother has developed a tumor in her abdomen, but it's benign, so it's not a big issue..." He tried to maintain a calm tone, but upon repeating the specific fact of his mother's illness, by the end of his words, his mood still fell into a low state.

And now, the point at which Li Zhiming sheds tears is the hope that people may live long and well

"Cough, what are you coming to my house to buy? The polite old customs from our Shandong can be disregarded in Beijing. She came this time to seek treatment, unfamiliar with the place; if you have time, go visit her, keep her company and chat with her, that is better than anything else." When it came to his mother, Li Zhiming's voice involuntarily fell, and even the sensitive Chun Jiao caught on to something.

Cheng Cheng suddenly turned around and kicked the door of 616 with a swift motion

Li Zhiming stood silently to the side, as if he could see the surging waves behind her.

Li Zhiming, I am afraid... Zhao Chengcheng lowered her head, and that sense of timidity softened Li Zhiming's heart

No need. She did not look at Li Zhiming, as if she were a puppet, her gaze unfocused. I want to be alone for a while

Isn't this still at the hotel? It counts as working hours too. Chun Jiao smiled innocently, casually tucking her hair behind her ear

Li Zhiming was overcome by fatigue, loosened his tie, and lay down silently with his eyes closed

What happened

Reclining halfway on the office chair, the sun has already set, leaving a few strands of afterglow at the horizon

Given the current situation, it goes without saying that the person in the room must be the fitness instructor, Xiao Mingzhuo

This issue can be significant or trivial, Li Zhiming decided to put his brain on standby, the program to appease his girlfriend had reached this point, what should he do next? He unbuttoned his shirt, "Please enjoy yourself, Lady Sun Xiaofu, tonight, I liberate myself for you"

Li Zhiming initially intended to persist in his refusal, but then he thought of the delicious dishes that Chun Jiao prepared, which his mother would surely love. Moreover, knowing her background, she was undoubtedly an excellent choice. His tone softened again, "Chun Jiao, with you helping me like this, I really don't know what to say."

I can just take the clothes home to wash, why waste money on dry cleaning? It's so expensive

To utter a single word, I shall be destitute for a lifetime

Stop talking nonsense. A good maid in the market earns just as much as I do. The three thousand I am offering you is already the lowest I can go. If you continue to haggle over money, I will no longer require your assistance. I will go directly to the housekeeping center, and if I find someone who is bullying my mother, may your conscience not be condemned.

She attempted to knock on the door, then tried to kick it, and next, she cast a pitiful glance at Li Zhiming, instinctively wanting to retreat.

Smart as Zhao Chengcheng is, she was originally in a good relationship with another childhood friend, Liu Tao, but ended up straying and falling for a certain fitness coach. This is not to discriminate against fitness coaches, but this particular one is truly not a good sort. Some men just have that look of being unscrupulous, with a face that screams "bad guy," and this fellow is certainly one of them. However, Chengcheng just found him appealing. After hiring him as a personal trainer at the gym, their relationship quickly became intense, and she abruptly discarded her various reliable boyfriends to fly high with the coach. This is not to discriminate against fitness coaches, but this particular one is truly not a good sort. Some men just have that look of being unscrupulous, with a face that screams "bad guy," and this fellow is certainly one of them. However, Chengcheng just found him appealing. After hiring him as a personal trainer at the gym, their relationship quickly became intense, and she abruptly discarded her various reliable boyfriends to fly high with the coach.

Li Zhiming then hurriedly ran downstairs and drove towards Xiaofu's location. To facilitate their meeting, Xiaofu borrowed a small one-bedroom apartment from a friend abroad through her various connections, serving as a temporary "palace" for the two of them. She constantly presented herself as if she could not live without Li Zhiming, which, in fact, was quite beneficial for her.

Hmph, it means just that! As long as you understand, it doesn't matter whether it's right or wrong

Li Zhiming stood in place, unsure of how to respond, only able to shake his head and then nod slightly

Li Zhiming suddenly felt that this name sounded somewhat familiar, but he had no time to think further

"Is it possible to do it twice?" Li Zhiming said with a playful smile, attempting to negotiate, as he embraced Sun Xiaofu.

Having said that, she turned and left, the scene before her seemed to her like a silent play

"The matter of money..." Li Zhiming had just uttered a few words when he was interrupted by Chun Jiao

"Zhiming," Xiaofu's voice became serious, "From now on, you must not ignore my calls. I... I will feel anxious."

No problem! I will go to the dormitory to tidy up my things and then go with you. Chun Jiao's clean and straightforward personality remains the same

Chun Jiao smiled and said, "Not every girl is greedy for a man's house; you shouldn't generalize. " After a moment of hesitation, Chun Jiao pursed her lips and continued, "If you don't mind, how about I take care of Auntie? My current job is actually quite relaxed. If you want someone to be responsible for the three meals a day, I would have no problem with that. Moreover, Auntie would enjoy the hometown dishes. However, is your home far from our resort? If it's far, I might struggle to make it in time for lunch."

Li Zhiming thought she would charge at the two with the Swiss Army knife from her bag, but instead, she smiled sadly, turned pale, and said to him, "Li Zhiming, let's go"

3

Zhiming's mother probably also knows that in Beijing, the only reliable and useful girl is ChunJiao. That night, while ChunJiao went to wash up, Zhiming's mother carefully questioned Li Zhiming. In the end, she let out a slight sigh, lamenting that a good girl like ChunJiao is truly born at the wrong time. She instructed Li Zhiming not to treat her as a maid, emphasizing that she is here to help, as a relative, as a benefactor. Li Zhiming nodded vigorously.

Prior to this, Xiaofu had already "called him incessantly" about six times, causing Li Zhiming's phone to vibrate almost to the point of climax

I have my limits, you know. Zhao Chengcheng gave Li Zhiming a victorious smile

In fact, Li Zhiming could foresee the conclusion of today while on his way here, every detail of Sun Xiaofu's actions was within his imagination, without any deviation

Li Zhiming looked at her slightly trembling figure and quickly caught up with her. At that moment, he knew that she was truly heartbroken

Miss Zhao Chengcheng, which play are you performing?

Li Zhiming, you know I am not the kind of person who would lose hope. Even if you were to die, I would still live on. Can you keep today's events a secret for me?

Being with your mother, do you need to ignore my calls? Li Zhiming, why do I now feel like I am your lover

It must be Xiaofu's childhood friend Zhao Chengcheng. Although this girl was born in Beijing, she has Northeast ancestry. She possesses an abundance of cleverness, yet lacks the unique spirit of Beijing girls. In any case, Li Zhiming personally does not have a favorable impression of her. A girl who is too clever but lacks great wisdom does not hold the same endearing foolishness that makes Xiaofu worthy of love in his eyes

Chun Jiao stood up silently and poured a glass of water for Li Zhiming, "This matter cannot be rushed. You should relax; Auntie has always been quite strong and healthy, so she will definitely be fine. If there is anything you need my help with, just let me know, don't be shy."

In just a few minutes, a hesitant knock on the door pulled Li Zhiming out of his still-forming sleep

Aunt has come to Beijing? When is she leaving? I must buy some things to visit her.

As for Sun Xiaofu ... never mind, Li Zhiming chose to skip this topic, as he did not want Sun Xiaofu to one day portray him as a typical "superior son-in-law" and lament how much her mother-in-law mistreated her.

"Zhiming, how many instances of 'sorry' do you need to fill in your life's dictionary?" Chun Jiao laughed, "Stop hesitating like a woman. When do you plan to start taking care of Auntie?"

At the entrance of Room 616, Zhao Chengcheng stood there, seemingly frozen like a statue for at least a minute

You, oh you," Chun Jiao said with a smile, "It has been a few years since we last met, and your tongue has become so sharp. I cannot argue with you; you have won.

Stop being so self-righteous; put down the knife. What will you do if you really hurt yourself?

Perhaps I was too tired and almost fell asleep

Is it agreed?

As the door of the café was pushed open, a piercing cry of "Wah" instantly pierced through his eardrum. It was reminiscent of the iconic entrance of Wang Xifeng in "Dream of the Red Chamber," where it is said, "Before seeing the person, one hears their voice." Upon hearing this sound, Li Zhiming focused his gaze and immediately understood who the source of the sound was

Almost suddenly, everyone has become an adult

Sun Xiaofu struggled several times and wanted to lose her temper, saying, "You always change the subject, never getting to the point!"

However, Zhimin's mother does not think so. She is currently experiencing the happiest moment of her day, with her favorite family drama playing on the television and her son, who is both handsome and charming, possessing both wisdom and beauty, by her side—if the spring girl next to her were to be replaced by her future daughter-in-law, it would truly be a harmonious and joyful scene

I truly did not expect to encounter you here. Today, everyone mentioned that a new leader would be coming, and we were all guessing who it might be. I never anticipated it would be you

If I were you, I would still be with Liu Tao

Um ... ...

Everyone is afraid when confronted with the truth, have you made up your mind? If you do not wish to face it, we can leave

How can this be resolved

However, my dear, it is natural for a lover to feel sorrow, especially when falling in love with the wrong person

Li Zhiming thought to himself, Sister, how can you still smile? What does it matter if you have won here? No matter what happens next, you will ultimately lose.

As he saw Miss Cheng Cheng about to shed tears at the thought of "meeting an old friend in a foreign land," Li Zhiming quickly advised, "Alright, there are no outsiders here, so save some of your tears. Come with me downstairs, and I will help you find out which room that scoundrel is in. Remember, do not cause a scene in the hotel; if someone sees it, they might want to kill or harm him. You can resolve this outside, alright? Just consider it a favor for me."

Zhao Chengcheng's cheating partner turned out to be a man, and an old man with a bald head at that

Li Zhiming smiled, "Chun Jiao, it's not my first day working in a hotel. I naturally understand the little private matters among hotel staff. Whether it's something you say or something I see with my own eyes, I would still turn a blind eye. Don't just stand there, why not have a seat?"

Li Zhiming embraced Xiaofu, holding her tightly. Xiaofu playfully hit him once and rolled her eyes at him.

2

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they surprisingly fell silent for a moment

By the way, what is that man's name

Amidst a sea of advertisements, after finishing watching the television drama, Li Zhiming knelt three times and bowed nine times to help his mother into bed. He exchanged a glance with Chun Jiao, indicating that he was leaving. Chun Jiao understood and smiled, patting her chest to signify that everything was under control.

Upon arriving at Xiaofu's place, as Li Zhiming opened the door, a slipper flew towards him. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, and the slipper gracefully brushed past him.

Zhiming, I have known you for more than a day. Every time you say 'it's okay', it definitely means it's not okay; when you say 'it's nothing', it certainly means there is something. Just now you said that if I call you 'Manager Li', you would feel uncomfortable, yet now you have something on your mind but are being evasive with me. Are you also being distant with me?

The receptionist hurried over, looking anxious, "Manager Li, you have finally returned"

I, I am also forced into this situation, you do not understand the suffering of women

There is no solution, I can only seek this young lady's forgiveness

By the way, my mother arrived in Beijing today. If you have time, you should go home and see her. She will surely be very happy to see you

You were just desperate to get to the bottom of things, and now you are hesitant and fearful. Miss Cheng Cheng, what is the meaning of this?

Li Zhiming suddenly sat up from his chair, and due to the suddenness, he almost fell down. He silently adjusted his tie and cleared his throat, "Please come in"

If you think I am helping you, then you could symbolically give me some money; wouldn't that clear the relationship between us?

I was wrong, I humbly ask for your mercy, I shall dedicate myself to you in return

"Don't mention money." Chun Jiao feigned an unhappy expression, "If you bring it up again, I will get angry. Give me six hundred a month, I don't want more than that."

"Enough!" Chun Jiao pushed Li Zhiming away and tossed a cushion over, "I am not that kind of unreasonable woman; I should be allowed one special occasion a week!"

However, everything is interconnected, and in the world, every matter must be resolved by a corresponding counterpart

At this moment, a sense of loss suddenly flashed through Li Zhiming's mind. Is this the love I desire? He quietly asked himself in the darkest corner of his heart where no light could reach.

I must give you money, how can it be 'symbolic'? I will give according to the highest standard. If you refuse to accept it, I will not let you help me.

Women always need to be coaxed. Sun Xiaofu ended up laughing after being teased by Li Zhiming. Li Zhiming continued to playfully tease her, pretending to be a lecher, "No matter how much you shout, it won't be of any use. Even if you try to drive me away today, you won't succeed. Let's ignite the flames of passion tonight." He then pounced on Sun Xiaofu, and they began to wrestle on the bed.

Do not think too negatively

What is wrong, Zhiming? I can sense something off in your tone

The world is truly small, hasn't it been ten years since we last met

Xiao Mingzhuo

As the car drove further away, he let out a long sigh. For Chengcheng, and more so for himself, even though Li Zhiming was doing quite well, people are like this, forever loving in the stories of others while shedding their own tears

I just checked, and indeed someone opened a room with this name today

After some deliberation, Chun Jiao still addressed Li Zhiming as "Manager Li," which stirred a wave of bitterness within him

At this moment, it seems that upon hearing someone enter, the young lady Cheng Cheng, surrounded by several waiters who were offering various forms of persuasion, suddenly produced a Swiss Army knife from her bag as if by magic, skillfully opened it like a mercenary, and attempted to cut her wrist, threatening to take her own life.

Zhao Chengcheng was momentarily stunned, "Li Zhiming, what are you doing here?"

Not answering the phone is a mistake, for by not answering, your entire life has been unilaterally denied by me

Rushing back to the hotel at the speed of a legitimate Formula 1 driver, Li Zhiming quickly surveyed the situation upon entering the lobby, much like the Terminator. Fortunately, there were no terrorist attacks or anything of the sort; it was a scene of peace and celebration.

Chengcheng, would you like me to make a call to have Xiaofu accompany you

There is no need to feel embarrassed; after all, Auntie has watched me grow up. We are all in a foreign land, and if Auntie has something to attend to, what is wrong with me lending a hand

Surely, there should be allowances for certain exceptional circumstances, for example... on an airplane

Li Zhiming silently picked up the slippers and placed them in the shoe cabinet by the door, then walked to the living room with a lowered gaze and a compliant demeanor

Li Zhiming knew that Xiao Fu was playing the game of pretending to be angry again, and he urgently needed to cooperate with her

What is the drama about? If you were to ask Li Zhiming, he would surely respond with irritation, spitting out a mouthful of saliva, "What else could it be about? A scheming mistress, a nagging old wife, a male lead who is perpetually drunk and behaves like a fool yet still considers himself a romantic, and a female lead with an IQ not exceeding 70, who can only silently weep and gaze up at the sky at a 45-degree angle after being slapped repeatedly... all of it is just clichéd drama." A scheming mistress, a nagging old wife, a male lead who is perpetually drunk and behaves like a fool yet still considers himself a romantic, and a female lead with an IQ not exceeding 70, who can only silently weep and gaze up at the sky at a 45-degree angle after being slapped repeatedly... all of it is just clichéd drama.

Now is not the time to discuss this! Cheng Cheng's voice has already taken on a tone of weeping

I truly do not know where I went wrong, could you please tell me?

"This is truly a heavy vow for you." Zhao Chengcheng forced a pale smile, the car started moving, she rolled down the window, "Thank you, Li Zhiming!"

So you are saying that my slightest action can affect everything, and missing a single phone call could trigger a complete collapse of my life, right

Li Zhiming silently rolled his eyes and quickly walked forward, shaking his head helplessly in front of Chengcheng

Li Zhiming, my current monthly salary is only 1,600.

Going to work in a pretentious manner and dragging himself through the day only to have dinner with his mother afterward, this kind of life has lasted for a week, yet Li Zhiming feels as if it has been over seventy years. Do not scold him for being an unfilial child; he actually enjoys chatting with his mother. What makes time drag for him is having to accompany his mother to watch the 8 PM television dramas.

Just now in the lobby, I was persuaded to stay in the café on the second floor

"Go ahead and kill me, my life is not that precious. Finding such a beautiful person like you, with all the affection coming my way, this deal is too advantageous, I fear it will shorten my life."

Zhao Chengcheng nodded, paused for a moment, and silently began to walk towards the direction of the elevator