Chapter 6, Entanglement

Wei Qing slammed the car door with a loud bang and said on the phone: "Alright, it's fine now, hurry over."

Zhou hurriedly said: "You must not come, you must not come! I have a quiz for my public elective course tonight, and if I skip class, I definitely won't pass." In the end, he added a few more words: "I just need the credits for this elective course; otherwise, I won't be able to graduate." He said it deliberately seriously

Wei Qing served her some dishes, but she shook her head: "I just finished eating and am not hungry yet. I was having my meal when you called me."

Zhou was showing off: "What am I supposed to say! What more is there to say about this kind of thing!" Hearing the text message sound, he said as he opened his bag to take out his phone

At a glance, I noticed an additional envelope in the bag. Upon taking it out, I was startled; it contained a thick stack of hundred-yuan bills, which made my eyes sting with intensity.

Zhou returned to the table, having regained his composure. He took out an exquisite necklace box from his pocket, dared not to look at him, nor spoke a word, simply handing it over quietly

At the dining table, a large array of dishes was ordered. Lin Feifei exclaimed, "Zhou Shi, are you eating so much?" Zhou Shi had hardly eaten anything all day and was extremely hungry. Lin Feifei indignantly remarked, "I haven't eaten this much in a week either."

Zhou displayed a sympathetic expression, engrossed in eating with great relish. Lin Feifei shook her head: "Look at the way you're eating! Slow down, I'm not competing with you for food."

Having come to this point, I can only comfort myself that wealth and nobility, though unjust, are to me like floating clouds! However, the problem is that I am not so noble myself!

Zhou, with food in his mouth, mumbled, "You can't outcompete me even if you try to snatch it away."

Wei Qing checked the time and saw that it had already passed, so he called to urge: "Where are you?"

Zhou said timidly: "Forget it, forget it, let's talk about it later. I should go back to class, that's more important."

At a glance, he recognized it as the "tip" he had given last time, and he said lightly, "What do you mean by this? I have never taken back anything that I, Wei Qing, have given away." In truth, he understood very well that Zhou Shi wanted to sever ties with him, but since it had not yet come to fruition, how could he easily comply with her wishes

Zhou stopped him, saying, "No, no, no, Mr. Wei, let us sit and talk. If you have something to say, just say it straightforwardly."

Zhou followed him into the car and suggested, "If there is anything to discuss, let’s talk in the car. I still have to go back to class after this." Wei Qing glanced at her and said, "All these people coming and going are from your school; aren’t you afraid of being seen now?" Before she could respond, the car sped away like an arrow

Fortunately, Zhou was still clear-headed and not confused by the situation. She felt a tightness in her chest, so she excused herself to the restroom to catch her breath. She called Lin Feifei for help. Lin Feifei asked her how things were going, and she took a deep breath and said: "I have made up my mind to confront him; I am too tired! I am not someone who enjoys this kind of play."

Before the two had finished their conversation, Zhou's phone rang; it was Wei Qing. She glanced at Lin Feifei and answered the call

Lin Feifei hurried to comfort her: "You know how they are, they speak without restraint, a dog cannot spit out ivory. What exactly is going on?" She felt that Zhou did not seem like such a person, but in this day and age, who can say for sure? As the saying goes, one cannot judge a person by their appearance

Wei Qing did not believe her words at all, only saying: "If you do not come, I will go to the bottom of your dormitory building to find you." He knew that Zhou was most afraid of him doing this

The minister placed down the chopsticks and said, "Alright, let's go dance"

Hearing the text message notification on her phone, she saw it was from the mobile company, stating that she had subscribed to some free call service, and that the plan would officially start next month. She curiously remarked, "I didn't sign up for that! I don't make many calls, so there's no need for this service. This mobile company is becoming increasingly inexplicable." Lin Feifei said, "It's nothing, maybe it was a wrong message. You should check it out." Zhou was the first to think of calling to check her balance. This mobile company is becoming increasingly inexplicable. Lin Feifei said, "It's nothing, maybe it was a wrong message. You should check it out." Zhou was the first to think of calling to check her balance.

Zhou said, "Don't, don't! I'll come too, but you drive the car to the intersection. I'll go directly there to find you." Wei Qing responded with a sound of agreement. Zhou exited through the side door, hurried to the intersection, and upon seeing someone taking photos next to his black Lamborghini, he hesitated for a moment, not daring to approach.

Zhou murmured to herself: "Lin Feifei, I have really gotten myself into trouble." Looking at Wei Qing's demeanor, it was clear he would not let her off easily. He was a white-eyed wolf, and she was just a fledgling who had yet to leave the school gates; how could she be his match! Her heart was filled with both annoyance and confusion.

Zhou thought to himself that the noise in his dormitory every night was unbearable, making it difficult for him to sleep peacefully. Since Lin Feifei's place was both comfortable and quiet, he agreed to the arrangement

The minister listened but did not hear, "It's fine to skip a class occasionally, especially since you are already in your fourth year; it shouldn't be a big deal. I will come to pick you up"

Lin Feifei, seeing her like this, thought for a moment and said: "A few days ago, a girl from our class directly asked me, 'That girl from the art department who seems to be quite close to you, I heard her grades are pretty good, is she being kept?' The words were a bit harsh, but she said she saw you and a young man driving a black Lamborghini at the school gate, pulling and tugging at each other."

Zhou could only lower her voice, "Is there something wrong?" She got up to pull the curtains, closed her eyes, and burrowed back into the blankets. She was the only one in the dormitory, and it was the perfect time to sleep.

Zhou only asked after finishing eating: "Hey—where is Gao Yang? Why haven't I seen him?" Lin Feifei and Gao Yang are indeed the most notable couple in the school; with their height, it would be impossible not to attract attention, not to mention they are a handsome man and a beautiful woman.

Zhou was momentarily at a loss, so she confided in Wei Qing's matter to her; she needed someone to talk to. Lin Feifei was accustomed to such situations and would at least not look down on her, even though she had done nothing.

Wei Qing looked at the many beautiful women coming and going, thinking to himself that it was indeed as the outside world said, a school filled with stunning beauties. He lazily said: "Right at your school gate"

Lin Feifei listened to her brief account and felt quite disappointed, saying: "You didn't say a word and just left like this? That's really useless!"

Zhou has recently been troubled by tuition fees, frowning and sighing: "The school's tuition is exorbitant, so there is no way around it." Turning around, she smiled and said: "But it’s alright, who doesn’t have worries? Just hold on and it will pass." If I can hold on for about a month, it should be manageable. Even if it falls a bit short, I can find a way to make it up. Sheng only then realized how hard she had to work because of the tuition fees.

She had said it to this extent, and it was not appropriate for Zhou to inquire further, so he could only nod and say: "Yes, matters of the heart are truly unpredictable." He thought about the set of LV luggage that someone had given her, wondering if that was the reason.

Lin Feifei perked up upon hearing this and quickly said: "How about you come to my dormitory tonight? One of the other girls in our dorm is traveling, so I'll be alone tonight, and it's a bit scary. Also, tell me in detail how you broke up with him."

Zhou muttered a curse under his breath, and Lin Feifei, who was nearby, heard it and said, "You should go and clarify things." Zhou thought it made sense, so he asked, "Alright, where are you? I will come find you."

Exhausted beyond measure, upon returning home from work, she fell asleep without even having time to take off her clothes. Liu Nuo got out of bed to drink some water and noticed that she hadn't even covered herself with a blanket. He muttered, "It's already October, and she isn't afraid of catching a cold." He then pulled over a thin blanket and casually covered her up.

Wei Qing was having lunch in the company cafeteria and feeling quite bored, so she thought of calling her. "What do you mean by that? Can't you call if there's nothing going on? Let's have a chat." Phone conversations are most conducive to enhancing relationships; otherwise, there wouldn't be so many young boys and girls who hold onto their phones all day long, neglecting their meals.

When Wei Qing got off the car to buy a drink, he happened to encounter several leaders from the school, and he had to engage in some perfunctory conversation. Those individuals wanted him to sponsor the construction of a new cafeteria, so their attitude was particularly enthusiastic, making it difficult for him to extricate himself. In the midst of the conversation, he also saw her; noticing that she was frightened and running back, his demeanor towards the people around him became somewhat impatient.

From a distance, she saw him talking to someone. As she approached, she realized it was the Party Secretary of the school, with the head of the Fine Arts Department beside him. Startled, she shrank her shoulders and turned back to leave.

The party secretary inquired warmly, "Mr. Wei, is there something you need here? How about I host a meal together?" Wei Qing replied coolly that it was unnecessary, as he was here purely for personal matters; if there were any issues, they should contact his secretary. Seeing his cold demeanor, the others wisely said, "Then let's do it another time; we won't disturb Mr. Wei any further." After much back and forth, they finally left.

Shengwen has a good impression of her, being diligent, self-reliant, and striving for improvement, thus he is willing to give her opportunities and assist her in various ways. He asked, "Is something wrong? If you urgently need money, I can settle your salary in advance." He understands that it is not easy for a student like her to work part-time outside.

Lin Feifei looked at her food without raising her head, as if the cafeteria's large pot rice was a delicacy of the world, an exquisite dish that was hard to resist. She complained in annoyance, "Why are you eating so deliciously? Is the cafeteria's food really that good?" How can she live just by watching others eat? She was very suspicious that what she was eating was indeed the cafeteria's food. She had also eaten the cafeteria's meals, where a large basket of cabbage was simply dumped into the pot and boiled until done, lacking oil, just salt, and devoid of any flavor. Yet Zhou was eating with great enjoyment. She had also eaten the cafeteria's meals, where a large basket of cabbage was simply dumped into the pot and boiled until done, lacking oil, just salt, and devoid of any flavor. Yet Zhou was eating with great enjoyment.

"What happened?" Zhou was taken aback, putting down his chopsticks. "Why? Don't tell me you had a fight?"

Zhou was eating, silent and with exaggerated movements, finishing together, wiping her mouth after drinking the soup. To others, it truly seemed like she was enjoying her meal immensely, and nine out of ten would be tempted to eat with her, guaranteed to have a hearty appetite. This is why Lin Feifei was so annoyed

Lin Feifei nodded in agreement: "It's not worth it to stir up trouble before even having lamb, better to be clear about it." She sighed again: "Such wealth, what a pity. Otherwise, it would be good to take the opportunity to make some profit."

Lin Feifei paused for a moment before saying: "It's over."

In the midst of a deep sleep, a sudden, urgent ringing sound woke her up. She buried her head in the pillow, turned over, and continued to sleep, ignoring it. However, the ringing persisted, refusing to cease. With a frustrated scream of "Ah!", she felt as if she could smash the phone in that instant. Annoyed, she got up; outside the window, it was bright, with sunlight streaming in, indicating it was already noon. Seeing that it was Wei Qing's number, she had no choice but to answer, otherwise it would go on endlessly.

Everyone needs a time to rest. Ah—hearing your voice, are you still not up at this hour? Thinking about how she still has to work at the bar tonight, it is very likely that she is still lying in bed.

It does not matter if one does not hit, but when one does, it is startling. Someone actually helped her pay a full two thousand dollars for her phone bill. Her expression changed, and she naturally thought of who it could be

However, many naive female university students tend to believe his words. They always feel that there cannot be so many bad people in the world, especially since he is successful in his career, handsome, polite to others, and exceptionally caring. He does not seem like someone who would deceive others.

Zhou is smiling: "It was originally like this, but now I urgently need money, so I have to work a bit harder. However, I can probably only work for the month of October. After that, I will have to devote myself entirely to preparing for the graduate entrance examination, and I fear I won't be able to work anymore"

Lin Feifei did not say much else, only remarked: "Oh, so that's how it is. It seems that your phone bill was taken care of by that person named Wei Qing? Quite generous, indeed, to top it up with two thousand at once. Driving a black Lamborghini, truly a wealthy individual. As for this Wei Qing, let me inquire further to find out who exactly they are!"

On the other hand, I am still feeling sorry for that diamond necklace. Oh dear, it was given to her by someone else, so why return it? It's truly maddening! One could consider it as a compensation for Wei Qing's relentless pursuit, which wouldn't be unacceptable either

The place where Wei Qing took her was naturally one of Beijing's top restaurants. Zhou was not in the mood to appreciate the lighting and decor, appearing deeply troubled. This place felt so out of place for her, as if she were dreaming. Cinderella's magic, once it struck twelve, would immediately shatter. Therefore, she should take this as a cautionary tale. She always felt that something bad was about to happen, and she was powerless to cope with it

Zhou thought to himself that if one wishes to keep something a secret, one must refrain from acting on it, and his heart felt increasingly heavy.

Zhou went to work at the "Dynasty" and found Sheng Wen to discuss: "Manager Sheng, didn't you say that the bar is short-staffed? Do you still need people now?" Sheng Wen nodded and looked at her, saying: "What? Didn't you initially say you were afraid you wouldn't be able to manage with your studies and wouldn't take the job?"

Looking at my phone again, it is a message from Wei Qing, consisting of just two brief words: Good night

Lin Feifei noticed that her complexion suddenly changed for the worse and asked, "Hey—what's wrong?"

At such a time, the cafeteria was surprisingly crowded, apparently filled with those whose lives are extremely irregular, the so-called "homebodies." In the halal restaurant, I unexpectedly ran into Lin Feifei, who was leisurely sipping a bowl of soup by herself. Zhou teased, "Lin Feifei, you eat too?"

Wei Qing was about to call her back, but she had already hung up, and her phone was turned off when he tried to call again. Hearing her tone, which was filled with morning grumpiness, he guessed that he had woken her up, so he decided to let it go for the time being

Wei Qing turned his head and saw her standing a few meters away in a daze. He opened the car door, got out, took her hand, and said, "What are you daydreaming about? Let's go."

Lin Feifei shook her head: "No, we really broke up." Zhou pressed on: "Why did you break up? You two are such a good match! I don't know how many people at school envy you!"

Hello! What is it? The tone is quite abrupt. Due to lack of sleep, the temper is naturally poor

He came running without a word, more unreasonable than a robber. Zhou, feeling helpless, could only say: "Alright, just wait a moment." He went back to the dormitory, took the diamond necklace, and casually threw on a coat before coming down.

Many female university students, seeing his cold expression at this moment, seemed to be very angry as if they had been misunderstood. Generally, they would be at a loss, timidly explaining, their resolve beginning to waver. After all, how could one resist the temptation of such a diamond necklace

Zhou let out a silent cry of despair and impatiently said, "Aren't you busy right now?" You seem to have nothing to do all day long, just wandering around flirting with beautiful women, and you still have the mood to chat with them

On the way back, Zhou said that not feeling heartache was a lie. It's a diamond necklace! If she sold it, she could eat for three years! It's only natural to be tempted by wealth. After a moment of reflection, she called Lin Feifei and boldly declared that she had dumped Wei Qing.

Why are you so upset? Who has made you unhappy?

Wei Qing said coldly: "I will give you fifteen minutes; if you do not come by then, I will go in and find you myself". Having been interrupted repeatedly, he was already growing impatient

Zhou bit her lip and said: "I have already arrived ... ... "

Zhou refused: "I still have class tonight." She felt too tired, so she discussed with Sheng Wen to work only five days a week, and today happened to be her day off. It is likely that Wei Qing also knows she does not have to work today

Lin Feifei repeatedly asked her how she did it, whether she splashed wine or slapped someone. The questions made Zhou feel very guilty; she had just acted so cowardly, her heart racing "thump thump thump," unable to speak coherently, completely like an inexperienced novice. Wei Qing, seeing her awkwardness, was still pondering how to tease her.

The two of them have nothing yet, and they already feel like thieves, so exhausted

After working three consecutive nights, she felt overwhelmed. During the day, not only did she have to force herself to memorize English vocabulary, but she also had numerous assignments, leaving her busy day and night, utterly exhausted. With the graduate entrance examination approaching, the pressure and busyness had increased significantly compared to before. Many students claim that preparing for the graduate entrance exam is not a task meant for humans; they appear haggard, with a sallow complexion, and are on the brink of mental breakdown, even more so than during the college entrance examination. Moreover, Zhou also had to work at a bar in the evenings, making her life even more arduous, which is easy to imagine. Many students claim that preparing for the graduate entrance exam is not a task meant for humans; they appear haggard, with a sallow complexion, and are on the brink of mental breakdown, even more so than during the college entrance examination. Moreover, Zhou also had to work at a bar in the evenings, making her life even more arduous, which is easy to imagine.

Lin Feifei listened without any reaction and simply said: "In matters of love between men and women, if it is suitable, they come together; if it is not, they part ways. There is nothing more to say"

Have you gotten up? How about coming out for a meal?

Zhou did not speak, but with a single "Teng," he stood up, bowed at a ninety-degree angle, and said, "I am sorry!" He grabbed the bag on his seat and left in large strides

I slept until the afternoon and then got up, taking my time to wash up. After that, I went to the cafeteria to eat, not knowing whether it was lunch or dinner

Lin Feifei glanced at her and said, "I am not a deity, of course I need to eat." Zhou looked her up and down and shrugged, "Looking at your figure, you might soon be soaring with the wind."

Wei Qing watched her departing figure, feeling both angry and amused, as if she were bowing in mourning for a dead person

Zhou did not respond, and bluntly said: "Come on, this is a mobile phone! It costs money to answer calls. If we keep chatting, I might have to suspend my service. It's nothing, I'll hang up now, bye."

Wei Qing smiled and said, "I have nothing much to say. I just want to have a meal with you and chat a bit. Sometimes I also feel bored, so I want to find someone to talk to, you are overthinking it." His intentions were so obvious, yet he could still utter such "innocent and harmless" words, truly a case of speaking nonsense with eyes wide open.