Chapter 4, An Encounter

Later, he embraced Fu Qing, and as he shifted, he moved closer to me, pressing tightly against me, which made me feel disgusted inside. Before long, his hands became restless, gently wandering beneath my bottom.

I said ten million for one night! I said it with great seriousness.

Zhuo Yifan suddenly turned his head and shouted at the waiter: "What is going on? Where are the ice cubes? How can one drink coffee when it is this hot?"

I glanced at Zhuo Yifan, who was sitting there, his eyes on Yan Chunchun, while Yan Chunchun's eyes were on Zhou Yang, who was pulling me along without looking back.

Zhou Yang turned his face to look at me, the cinema was very dark, and the flickering light on the screen illuminated his face, making him appear even more handsome and mysterious

I said, "Miss, why are you being so unreasonable? We are serving the people. He broke something, so he should compensate for it. How can you speak like that?"

"That is, fish delivered right to the door, which cat would refuse to eat?" Fu Qing replied to me.

"Such a strong attitude in stealing things, I have never encountered such unreasonable behavior. Just wait for my lawyer's letter!" After saying this, they pulled me away.

I detest this anxious and uncertain version of myself, yet I cannot avoid it

I shook off his hand and said, "Those two hits just now, make a note of them; sooner or later, you will have to pay me back!"

Do you have family or a partner? I would like to meet them

Xiao Ye searched around and finally found the wallet in the pocket of his suit, saying "Here it is"

Thus, I gazed at Zhou Yang, unsure of what I was looking at, yet at that moment, I could not resist his charm

I really didn't realize that Zhou Yang had such great strength, nor did I see that he was so MAN. That statement made me feel pleasantly at ease—she said what is hers is hers! How refreshing, how impressive!

"What does this have to do with treason?" Zhou Yang looked at me in confusion and said, "Don't worry, if they haven't called, it means there's nothing wrong! No news is good news, don't you know that?"

I truly did not expect Zhou Yang to resort to violence, especially in the middle of the street

What does it matter whether he is called Zheng Sheng or Xie Xiaoye? He is simply himself, such a unique individual. Because of his words, I have decided to help him earnestly

I did not say anything to the officer, walked up to Zhuo Yifan, took his hand, and said: "Let's go home!"

I no longer remember what movie was shown that day, perhaps it was not a very good film, or maybe it was Zhou Yang's actions that made me overlook the movie itself

Fu Qing suddenly said: "I remember now, Qian has mentioned it before, he is a student, what was his name, Yi Fan?"

"You will regret it," Zhou Yang suddenly said to me

Why did you come to find me

Walking down the street with a man like Zhou Yang is absolutely not embarrassing at all. This man is exceptionally standard, with looks, height, temperament, and wealth all at the top level. I think, if I were ever at a dead end, I might consider marrying a man like Zhou Yang.

I have somewhat adopted the idea of paying off Li Xue.

What?

My angle is directly facing Zhou Yang, while that girl is back to back with Zhuo Yifan

However, this is also something to be grateful for; fortunately, nothing happened, otherwise, how would I continue with Zhuo Yifan

Upon settling the payment, he winked at me, looking quite pleased with himself

I have always held similar standards when it comes to observing women and men. I do not focus on how beautiful they are; rather, I look for their essence. A woman with a beautiful face but lacking in essence is dry and flavorless, and the same applies to men.

He suddenly smiled at me and then kissed me again

I stayed there for half a day not knowing what to do. The cold ice cream made my mouth numb, but Zhou Yang's lips were warm, and I could feel that.

Xiao Ye's attire today is quite peculiar, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, with a noticeable layer of oil gleaming in his hair. His face also appears to have been groomed, showing no trace of stubble whatsoever. In this way, Xiao Ye looks vibrant and full of life, with not even a hint of illness visible between his brows and eyes.

I just want you to treat me, but you will never be able to cure me, making you feel useless

To love someone can involve such humility and submission

Are you going to do it or not? If you finish and don't have ten million, I will dispose of you just like this empty bottle! I have never made jokes! If you don't have money, then don't sit here with your eyes shining like a wolf. Some things require you to weigh your own worth before proceeding!

Xiao Ye shook his head, looking very frustrated, and said: "As soon as we met, she took me to the hotel. Later, I don't quite remember what happened, and then I just left on my own."

I turned my head to look at the officer, and suddenly became furious: "Did you hit him? You hit him and still won't let him go? What more do you want? Isn't it just money? I will give it to you, not a single cent less! When the time comes, you can do whatever you want with the money!"

I did not witness Zhuo Yifan hitting anyone, but I can imagine the expression of anguish on his face as he acted recklessly in a rage he could not control. At that moment, I held onto him, and his hand felt as cold as a knife, the metallic chill devoid of warmth made me feel sorrowful

To love someone can involve such humility and submission

Zhou Yang called the officer who was questioning Zhuo Yifan to the side and spoke quietly, probably mentioning something about Zhuo Yifan being ill, and then handed him a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes

I was taken aback and shook my head; at that moment, I had not yet realized that Zhuo Yifan might be falling ill

It is somewhat hot outside, and my arm was painfully pulled by Zhou Yang. Therefore, I forcefully broke free and glared at Zhou Yang from behind, while in my heart, I felt that this person was inexplicably familiar.

When Cao Ge asked: "Do you have someone you love?"

However, I still invited a professionally trained psychologist.

Cao Ge spoke some very gentle words to Mr. Qian, who was lying on a recliner with his eyes closed. After about ten minutes, he surprisingly entered a state of relaxation

I pretended not to understand his words, still smiling as I spoke to Yan Chunchun. I wanted Zhuo Yifan to watch, to see Yan Chunchun like this, to witness his heart-wrenching pain, to see him in unbearable agony. Perhaps after that, there would be a rebirth.

Is Miss Leng joking? he said with a laugh

The unfortunate thing is that I have already entertained absurd thoughts. Faced with a man like Zhou Yang, any woman would indulge in fantasies, imagining whether it would be a wonderful experience to be romantic or to share a bed with him

Our taste has become increasingly unique and distinctive

Aren't you?" Li Xue said again, "Pay it off.

You must return it to me, that is mine! This is something that was fully paid for and given to me, or rather, it should be said that it is the only valuable thing I received from him. I cannot allow this item to be lost while it is in my possession

I find it very strange where he got the money from, perhaps his money is not stored in a wallet

At the beginning, it was always me taking care of him, reminding him to be careful when crossing the street and to watch out while eating, something happened. If he got something on the corner of his mouth, I would wipe it for him. However, later on, it became him taking care of me. When I realized that allowing him to take care of me made him happier, I pretended to be a silly girl who knew nothing.

I knocked hard on Li Xue's door and said: "If you don't open up, both of you can get lost!"

Having paid in full, there was no need to discuss the price any further. Hurry over and bang on the door, shouting as she struck: "Dead woman, open the door quickly, don't drag me down with you!"

At this moment, I am sitting beside Zhuo Yifan, and whenever I turn to speak to him, I find it hard to look away. The contours of Zhuo Yifan's profile are even more handsome and charming, with his eyes hidden behind the bridge of his nose, concealing a profound gaze filled with melancholy and beauty. Who would believe that this is a sick child? At least, I do not believe it at this moment

It was precisely because of Zhuo Yifan's reaction upon seeing her that I realized this girl was the one he loved

"Let's go home!" I said again

I nodded and said, "Finally, this meeting has reached a point where I can agree with what has been said."

Li Xue saw that I wasn't helping her, so she started to provoke me: "So, are you saying that the person you want to pursue is single and has no family?"

Zhuo Yifan turned his head and his expression changed immediately, with anxiety, irritation, and restlessness all evident on his face. He picked up a spoon and stirred the coffee in front of him haphazardly, until some coffee splashed out, yet he remained indifferent, continuing to stir in the same manner

I smiled slightly; of course, I understood Zhou Yang's words. Getting entangled would indeed bring us no benefits. However, I was truly astonished by Zhou Yang's performance just now. At this moment, looking at Zhou Yang again, I felt that he was different from before.

In fact, the place where Zhou Yang and I were staying was very close to Zhuo Yifan, but I still hailed a taxi. At first, the driver was unwilling to take me because the fare didn't even reach the starting price. I shoved the money into the driver's hand and said, "No need to meter, just go straight!"

Thus, the three of them fell silent, and finally sighed together.

At that time, I received a call from the payment office, saying that someone at the clinic was looking for me

Do you want to eat something? Shall we go eat something? I want to take him away

What I mean by being at my wit's end is my despair towards Zhuo Yifan

Xie Xiaoye and Zheng Sheng are too far apart. If he were called Zheng Xiaoye, I could understand that as his nickname, but what exactly is going on now

I opened my wallet and found it empty, with only an identification card inside

Cao Ge turned to me at that moment and smiled mysteriously

Look down on people! As long as I want to buy, I can afford to buy ten bottles!" I said this and really went out.

Aren't you abstaining from alcohol now

He looked for a long time, shook his head, and said he did not recognize it

The fat man was still cursing behind us, and Zhou Yang pulled me along, walking faster and faster, eventually breaking into a run

"Yan Chunchun is not my girlfriend," Zhou Yang said, pointing at the girl.

I wondered why I encountered this chubby person at this time; it turns out he brought a girl to watch a movie

Before we even reached the door, we were stopped by the manager, who inquired about the cup that had just been broken. Zhou Yang took out some money and handed it to the manager, saying that the extra amount would be settled together next time, and then he pulled me out the door

He shook his head and said with a semblance of a smile, "Medicine? Don't believe in that stuff! It can't cure the human heart!"

At that moment, after I finished speaking, he was taken aback for a moment, then his expression changed, as if he was about to pounce on me. I thought to myself, I must leave quickly, I cannot continue to play along. So I lifted my leg and walked away, while he pointed at me from behind, saying that this little girl had the audacity of a leopard.

I held the notebook and asked Xiao Ye questions in a seemingly proper manner

In fact, this cannot be considered an illness. People who suffer from depression often appear normal; however, they may experience irritability, inner turmoil, and difficulty sleeping. Their emotions can become uncontrollable at inexplicable moments, leading to feelings of sadness, pessimism, and disappointment. It is not uncommon for them to erupt in anger, lash out at others, or even engage in self-harm.

I slammed the table and said, "Is there something going on? Did a call come in?"

Thus, I led him across the street again and again, in order to have him hold onto me

Blind date! My friend asked me to go on a blind date

Who is that woman? Where is she now

Li Xue quickly said: "Indeed, yes, there is still an illness"

Cao Ge asked again according to my instructions

Zhou Yang suddenly broke into a grin, and his smile was quite comical. Just as I had taken a bite of the ice cream, I found myself choking on it, unable to laugh even though I desperately wanted to.

"Such a beautiful girlfriend? Why not introduce her?" I teased Zhou Yang as soon as I sat down.

Truly audacious, but having only met twice? To dare to act this way towards me after just two meetings, no, it is with words.

I asked Fu Qing who was looking for me, and Fu Qing whispered on the phone: "It's a madman, saying when was the last time he met you, and then started counting the time, counting until now, and hasn't stopped yet. You should hurry back!"

I truly find myself in a state of mixed emotions; what have these two troublemakers done to my clinic? If I were to invite two more sisters, it could easily turn into a miniature nightclub. If this continues, I might even become a madam myself

Suddenly, my hand was seized by a man, who then swiftly removed the ring from my thumb

Paying off, he blinked at me and said: "Another report? Come on! Just give me an oral report!"

"It's done. Over there, the flames of war may have already erupted, and we are still chatting here, which is simply outrageous. We must hurry back!" Thinking of Zhuo Yifan, I was anxious to leave.

I excitedly held the note, sweetly reminiscing whether something had happened last night, but in the end, I distinctly remembered that nothing occurred

You have quite impressive skills

So are you called Zheng Sheng or Xie Xiaoye, do you understand? I asked this question again because I saw that he seemed so normal.

"This was originally mine! You can keep your head!" As soon as the fat man finished speaking, a woman approached, swaying her hips, and smilingly said, "Have you met a friend? I have already bought the tickets. Would you two like to watch a movie together?"

You are wealthy! Yes, I am wealthy, I have a lot of money

Fu Qing and Li Xue are now spending all day at my clinic, insisting that I assign them some tasks to do. I agreed only after they sincerely explained their underlying motivation for being here.

In the summer, on the sweltering road, amidst the inexplicable gazes of passersby, Zhou Yang pulled me along as we sprinted, then dashed into a small shop, ordered two drinks, and sat down, laughing heartily without pause

I did not expect to run into you here today, nor did I anticipate that the ring given to me by Fuqing actually belonged to him

More often, I take him to have coffee, and we order the same coffee. In those moments, I feel that we are very close, close enough to be glued together, with no secrets.

I suddenly felt pain and realized that my index finger was in my mouth, and I had bitten it. I was unsure if it was bleeding. At that moment, an arm pulled me up and said, "Let's leave first"

Later, I discovered that Li Xue and Fu Qing truly helped me a great deal at the clinic, resolving many simple matters for me, which allowed me to focus more on Zhuo Yifan.

Cao Ge, the psychologist I invited.

Do you have that much money? Buying a bottle would be quite difficult, wouldn't it

She sat there, and I could not clearly see her figure, but just based on those two long legs, I could conclude that she had a rather alluring shape. When she turned to look at me, my eyes swept past her face, and then I was left with the words "delicate and graceful" in my heart

"Teaching the children to dance in kindergarten," Yan Chunchun replied with a smile. After saying this, she turned to Zhuo Yifan and said, "Long time no see."

"In my clinic, there is a venting room. When there are no clients, I often go in there to vent and practice a bit," Zhou Yang said with a smile.

Xiao Ye, thank you, Xiao Ye

I can allow myself to be a holder of a fake certificate, but I cannot allow the psychologist I hire to also be a holder of a fake certificate

How much money do you have? This idiot, Cao Ge, really asked that

He is currently at the police station, please notify his family to come over

When Zhou Yang and I arrived at the police station, Zhuo Yifan had just been brought in not long ago, as the people at the café were unable to resolve the issue and thus reported it to the police

The cinema is sparsely populated; generally, those who come out to watch a movie during the day are either idle or homeless. Neither Zhou Yang nor I belong to either category; we are simply indulging ourselves after a hearty meal, while a multitude of tasks awaits us at the clinic, yet here we are watching a movie.