Chapter Nine, The Clouds of Youthful Worries (09).

Shen Yu vaguely remembers that Chen Jizhou's doctoral supervisor seems to be surnamed Qian. Out of politeness, he took two steps back and also greeted him.

Shen Yu didn't want to bother with him and walked straight towards the door of the shop.

You said that your family cannot provide any help to you, and your life is a struggle without return. You have to rely on your own strength to survive. If you still have the ability, you should become a useful person to society. I originally thought that you were at least a person of integrity.

She suddenly stopped, turned around, and hurriedly walked back.

There was a pause and then he asked, "When will we depart and when will we arrive?"

I have taken it seriously and planned for the future with great enthusiasm.

While walking under the interlaced shadows of light and trees, they talked about future plans, such as where to buy a house, how to decorate it, who will plan the wedding, or whether to do it themselves.

Just arrived.

There was a pause over there, and suddenly a tense tone, "What's wrong?"

Two days.

Things were not taken out in time, only some toiletries were scattered outside, which were cleaned up in just a few moments.

It's hard to reconcile, what exactly is it?

Finally couldn't bear it anymore.

Chen Jizhou remained silent.

She slapped him with all her might.

Yesterday, her trust was betrayed by Aunt Chen. Now, even if she throws salt on her wounds, she is not surprised at all.

Hearing a sound, he looked up.

Arrived at...

Already arrived. If you are available at noon, come out and let's have a chat.

While sitting on the edge of the bed, preparing to reschedule the flight ticket, a phone call came in from Lu Mingtong.

Chen Jizhou laughed and said: "Okay."

He naturally couldn't see it, and urged more urgently, "What's going on?"

When it was time to leave, Chen Jizhou finally said softly, "May you never experience the phrase 'If one does not act for oneself, heaven and earth will annihilate them' in your lifetime."

No ... ...

Outside the window, the fleeting school gate reminded her of last year's visit to the capital, when she strolled around with Chen Jizhou.

Shen Yu stood by, and when she heard the words of Professor Chen Jizhou, she naturally brought up the existence of another woman, which made her heart skip a beat.

Shen Yu put down the half-empty cup heavily on the table and said, "Well, are you still waiting for me to ask you?"

Emotions had accumulated to a high point, without even realizing it herself, but it was revealed by Lu Mingtong when she was in a sorry state.

On the contrary, it suddenly became clear that everything made sense.

Therefore, such a bleak ending brings an even greater sense of disillusionment.

She turned around and walked towards McDonald's, and Chen Jizhou hurriedly followed.

Chen Jizhou was wearing a white shirt and standing solemnly under the eaves. Only when he saw her coming out did he put on a slightly smiling face and asked, "When did you arrive?"

She got off the plane at noon, rested briefly at the pre-booked hotel, freshened up, put on makeup, and then called Chen Jizhou.

It was not until this moment that Shen Yu felt the sting of betrayal.

Shen Yu was stunned for a moment.

A campus with square and regular layout, along the way there are fast-growing camphor trees planted, and students hurry along the road.

"What's wrong?" Chen Jizhou also stopped and looked at her inexplicably.

I came to find you.

I have arrived in the capital. Shen Yu pulled up the curtains a little, blocking the bleak sunlight outside.

Shen Hui returned to the room, not thinking about anything, and began to pack up.

His attitude of accepting everything without any sophistry easily coincides with the memory of eight years ago.

Um?

Shen Yu hesitated for a moment before accepting.

At that time, I asked for her WeChat. I thought about sending her a message a hundred times, but I never dared to. Later, when she agreed to go out, he was genuinely happy. He said, maybe it's as happy as receiving an admission letter for a doctor's degree.

Yes ... ...

There was a moment of silence.

Chen Jizhou was about to catch up, when a voice in the noisy traffic called out to him: "Chen Jizhou!"

You guys keep an eye on things. I have a meeting in the afternoon. Guoguo is bored at home. Since you want to be a tour guide, you can bring her along. It's too hot to take the subway, so have Guoguo drive you and your fellow villager out for some fun.

As Chen Jizhou walked along the border, he asked Chen's mother again about the situation of yesterday's surgery.

Shen Yu was extremely angry and laughed back, "Chen Jizhou, is this your well-planned scheme? Not telling me, do you want to use me as a way out of your failed attempt to freeload?"

Shen Yu stopped his steps upon hearing the sound, turned around to look, and saw a Buick parked on the side of the road. A middle-aged man wearing a pair of framed glasses and a dark blue polo shirt was sitting in the driver's seat.

It's nothing, just didn't expect that the words you once swore so confidently could be betrayed so easily. Do you still remember what you said?

Nothing.

Shen Yu shook his head.

... ...

As the car drove away, Chen Jizhou immediately turned around, looking anxious, "Shen Yu..."

She threw her phone, sat on the ground, with her arms resting on the rough fabric of the blanket, and buried her face in it.

The taxi arrives at the hotel.

Chen Jizhou was never a person good at words. He did not believe that he could reverse the situation with just a few words. So he spoke frankly, "Guoguo is Teacher Qian's daughter."

After walking for a while, the skin began to show signs of slight redness, and sweat poured down the back.

Chen Jizhou hurriedly greeted, "Teacher Qian."

A moist patch quickly soaked through the skin on the arm.

Chen Jizhou remained silent throughout.

How is the situation with my mother's surgery yesterday when you accompanied her to the hospital?

Come over and see you.

She turned around and left.

Shen Yu's footsteps never stop.

Comparatively, she still prefers the south, likes the southern city, and enjoys the gentle and elegant charm of Yangliu Building's Heart Moon and the breeze under the peach blossom fan.

Friend, she came from Nancheng and happened to be on a business trip, so I took her around. Chen Jizhou seemed afraid that she would speak first, so he quickly established her identity before she could.

Chen Jizhou pointed ahead and said, "It's right in front."

She was in the room upstairs, waiting for Chen Jizhou to arrive before going downstairs. As she pushed open the door to the lobby on the first floor, a wave of hot and dry air hit her face.

There really isn't, only in the process of contact...

That day ended, he escorted her back to the hotel, stood downstairs, and talked about their first meeting.

Shen Yu paused.

Chen Jizhou, holding a tray, found Shen Yu in a seat by the window.

Shen Yu was infuriated by the pleading look he inadvertently revealed, has he already classified her as the "primary wife" who throws tantrums and acts tough?

Do you need an explanation? If you want to explain, I'll listen. If you don't explain, I'll go back.

How many days of annual leave are you requesting?

Shen Yu was sweating all over from the heat, feeling restless in his heart. "Let's find a cool place first," he thought.

Teacher Qian smiled and looked at Shen Yu, asking, "Who is this...?"

Shen Yu has been to the capital before.

Shen Yu was astonished.

Are you going to eat?

The only thing that surprised her was that the truth was revealed so quickly, less than two hours after she landed.

She was leaning on the edge of the seat with both hands, looking out of the window with her head tilted. She was wearing a loose white T-shirt, which highlighted her slender frame. Her hair was tied in a ponytail, revealing a smooth and fair forehead.

After she ordered the iced drink, he insisted on paying the bill and asked her to find a seat while he waited for the food.

I'm listening," Shen Yu looked up at him and sneered, "What are you panicking about?"

Shen Yu lives not far from Chen Jizhou School, only a fifteen-minute walk away.

Arguing may solve their immediate problem, but obviously it cannot solve Chen Jizhou's deep-rooted way of thinking.

And she would never cry in front of a traitor.

No.

Shen Yu gritted his teeth and said, "I won't expose you, but it's because of Auntie's face. Take care of yourself."

Shen Yu waited at a long red light, and finally crossed a road with great difficulty. Sweat seeped into her pores, causing a slight itch. Finally, she couldn't bear it any longer and said, "How much longer do we have to walk?"

"Have you arrived already?" Chen Jizhou exclaimed, and then said with a smile after a moment, "Why didn't you tell me in advance? I could have picked you up. I haven't eaten yet. Have you eaten? If not, let's eat together."

Mr. Qian raised his hand and closed the car window before leaving.

Today it's 39 degrees where you are. Remember to apply sunscreen before going out to avoid getting sunburned and crying wolf. This is a typical, bluntly caring approach in the style of Lu Mingtong.

Listen to me...

Shen Yu caught a glimpse of a McDonald's next to her and said, "Let's just eat this." She was truly defeated by the scorching summer at noon.

As she walked to the door, a dull pain in her chest and the scorching sun outside the door both urged her tears.

Chen Jizhou stared at her, trying to discern her emotions from her overly calm face, but his attempt proved futile because he had never seen this side of Shen Yu.

His initial amazement towards her stemmed from her clear-water-like temperament.

Shen Yu unconsciously called out to him, but didn't know what to say.

Lu Mingtong came to ask her if she had arrived at the hotel.

Unable to withstand such a high fever, Shen Yu hailed a taxi at the door and gave the hotel address.

What step have you reached?

Upon hearing the sound of the plate being placed, Shen Yu turned around and picked up the glass of juice he had ordered.

Chen Jizhou tightly pursed his lips, seeming to find the phrase "living off a woman" very unpleasant.

Chen Jizhou said that a new barbecue restaurant opened near the school. He will take her there to try it out, as it happens to be close by.

The trees on both sides of the road couldn't block the sunlight. Shen Yu regretted not putting the sun umbrella in her luggage last night, and she should have applied more sunscreen before leaving just now. She doesn't tan easily, but she's very prone to sunburn.

Stand up immediately.

Are you coming for a business trip?

But soon she found herself surprisingly unsurprised, perhaps because Chen Jizhou had used the excuse of being busy with his studies too many times in the past six months. But she was willing to give her full trust in the relationship, so she didn't have any doubts.

In the store, there is no shortage of people who come to watch the excitement, craning their necks, whispering to each other.

Chen Jizhou still sat in his original position, with his head hanging down.

Lu Mingtong...

There is actually not much to say. When he met his mentor just now, Chen Jizhou's first reaction was to clarify his relationship with her, indicating that he had already made a subconscious choice.

Chen Jizhou avoided her gaze and simply smiled at Teacher Qian, saying, "Aren't you staying in the laboratory this afternoon?"

She has been restraining herself because she doesn't want the situation to become too ugly, but at this moment, a surge of emotions makes it impossible to calm down.

Another moment of silence passed. Lu Mingtong spoke with a firmer tone, "If you don't explain why you are crying now, I will come over immediately. I can't guarantee what will happen to Chen Jizhou then..."

I have changed my flight and will be back soon.

She clearly remained restrained from beginning to end.

Last year, I went on a trip led by Chen Jizhou and visited many scenic spots in a rush. I didn't think it was that great, as the subway was crowded, the climate was dry, and I couldn't get used to the food.

The air conditioning was so cold that it gave her a shiver.

Chen Jizhou said: "What delicious food does McDonald's have."

Which step?

After passing by Chenjizhou's school, the road in front of the school gate is so crowded with people and vehicles that it is impassable.

Nothing. Shen Yu sighed in frustration, feeling worthless for his lack of insight. As she left, she casually mentioned that she came to argue, but upon meeting, she found herself completely devoid of the desire to quarrel.