Chapter 3, Make way.
Wen Shaoqing looked up at her, and after seeing her lively expression, he finally felt satisfied. He called Da Mao Tuan over, bent down to rub its head, and began to explain: "I wasn't talking about you; I was calling it. Let me formally introduce it; its name is Rang Yi Rang, and its nickname is Gun."
Cong Rong felt a chill in her heart, hesitating for a moment before carefully speaking: "Fleeing to avoid punishment refers to the act of a criminal suspect escaping after committing a crime, fearing criminal responsibility and sanctions, thus evading legal accountability. According to the current provisions of our country's Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law, fleeing to avoid punishment does not increase the sentence, as it is a common human reaction for a suspect to flee to evade legal consequences after committing a crime. Therefore, fleeing to avoid punishment cannot be used as a condition for increasing criminal penalties. However, for those who voluntarily surrender, the law provides for a reduction or exemption of criminal penalties. According to the current provisions of our country's Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law, fleeing to avoid punishment does not increase the sentence, as it is a common human reaction for a suspect to flee to evade legal consequences after committing a crime. Therefore, fleeing to avoid punishment cannot be used as a condition for increasing criminal penalties. However, for those who voluntarily surrender, the law provides for a reduction or exemption of criminal penalties. It is not a factor in sentencing, except for those who continue to commit crimes during the period of flight, which generally does not serve as a basis for sentencing or increased punishment. However, those who surrender after fleeing can still receive a lighter or reduced penalty according to the law, and those with less serious crimes may even be exempt from punishment.
It has been snowing for several consecutive days, the roads are icy, the weather is poor, the road conditions are also unfavorable, and traffic congestion is severe. Therefore, Congrong takes the subway to commute to and from work
Wen Shaoqing smiled, "Is it not permissible to have someone you like while being single? What, is your cousin unable to get married?"
Cong Rong looked at his smile with a sense of unease in her heart. She truly did not understand how that farce from years ago had come to an end. When Wen Shaoqing said "I heard that," who exactly did he hear it from? Did he and Lin Chen fall out because of her? Moreover, why had he not come to settle accounts with her? The many years of hidden feelings in her heart finally had a resolution; she did not feel anxious, but rather experienced a sense of relief as if she had been sentenced to death and was now free.
Wen Shaoqing slightly bent down to make way for the accommodating fur, while the large dog, with its tongue lolling out, appeared quite content. Suddenly, it turned its head to look at Cong Rong
Cong Rong endured the urge to scream and compromised, "It is true, it is true! Quickly make it go away!"
After a while, Wen Shaoqing broke the silence.
Wen Shaoqing quietly observed her for a while, raised an eyebrow, and slowly smiled as he spoke: "Aren't you going to continue pretending not to know me?"
Wen Shaoqing glanced at him and said, "No, what's the matter?"
Purchased
Cong couldn't help but complain, this is just too coincidental
I do not know why, when I cannot see you, I always carry a heavy heart; yet when I do see you and the atmosphere is harmonious, it makes Congrong feel that it is not necessarily a good thing
Your paper cannot wait until the weekend; it must be in my inbox by the end of the workday on Friday. Having said that, she calmly left to attend to her patients
During the rush hour after work, Cong Rong had a seat, yet felt somewhat restless. Eventually, unable to bear it any longer, she looked up at the man standing in front of her, who was tilting his head to gaze at the images on the subway screen.
Cong Rong once again贴了贴 on the elevator wall, shouting at him: "What more can I do?!"
"I heard..." Wen Shaoqing paused for a moment, then, with great interest, stared at Cong Rong for a long time before dropping the bombshell, "Did you tell others that you like me?"
Cong Rong had always thought that Zhong Zheng's words that day were meant to provoke her, but little did she know that his matchmaker's heart was so earnest that he truly took this matter seriously
Zhong Zhenze squatted in the corner with a face full of resentment, playing the role of a static emoticon
After another stop, the two of them got off the train one after the other, exited the station, and returned to the community. To avoid any awkwardness, Cong Rong, who was walking behind, detoured into the community supermarket and wandered around for a while before heading home
Wen Shaoqing did not seem to intend to continue the entanglement, casting her a glance that was both smiling and enigmatic, and spoke with a deeper meaning: "Indeed, professionals are more adept at handling professional matters."
Cong Rong immediately stiffened all over and shifted slightly in the direction away from it
Wen Shaoqing chuckled lightly, then spoke with a hint of curiosity: "I have always had a question I wanted to ask you"
If Wen Shaoqing is merely a tenant, she might still harbor the illusion of asking him to move out. But now, with him always around, how long will she have to endure this awkwardness
However, in just a few seconds, Cong Rong suddenly began to consider another question, "The place where you currently live... is it rented or purchased?"
Wen Shaoqing was speechless, "Studying medicine is too difficult, are you planning to change careers and become a matchmaker?"
Cong Rong bit her lip and shot him a glare filled with indignation
Zhong Zhen was overjoyed and said, "Then let me introduce my cousin to you. I have a charming cousin who is ready for marriage, and the most important thing is that my cousin..."
Cong Rong carefully examined the Samoyed, which was lively, clever, and had a naturally smiling lip line that curved slightly upward at the corners of its mouth, giving it a cute and friendly appearance. It was known as having a "smiling angel's face, but a mischievous devil's heart." She couldn't help but glance at Wen Shaoqing, concluding that pets resemble their owners.
Wen Shaoqing tucked the pen back into his chest and leisurely looked at him, "Zhong Zhen, my young friend, a curve may not necessarily save the nation. Even if I marry your cousin, your paper must still be in my inbox by next Monday."
Since their reunion at the entrance of the supermarket in the community, Cong Rong has been pretending not to recognize him, fearing that he would ask such a question. As expected, he did ask, but she did not anticipate that they would reveal such a significant surprise right after recognizing each other
Cong Rong let out a mournful cry in her heart, as her last hope was shattered in Wen Shaoqing's smile
Wen Shaoqing did not answer but instead asked, "Is it rented or purchased?"
Wen Shaoqing smiled slightly, "What a coincidence, so am I"
Zhong Zhen is known for her expressive demeanor, often referred to as a walking emoticon. Upon hearing this, her eyes widened as she began to explain: "How could that be? How could that be? I was just worried that you might feel too lonely, which is why I introduced my cousin to you. By the way, do you know if there are any male doctors in our hospital who are around your age and still single? Even if they are one or two years younger than you, that would be fine."
Cong Rong reminded him, "Just now ... in the elevator ..."
A subway train arrives every two minutes, with over a dozen carriages, and each carriage is so crowded that even if one deliberately arranges to meet, it is not guaranteed to happen. How could one possibly encounter someone in such circumstances?
Wen Shaoqing listened to her speak with a serious expression yet a wandering gaze, and caught the implied meaning, "Human nature? Voluntarily turning oneself in?"
As he spoke, he loosened the collar around the big dog's neck, and the big dog immediately joyfully pounced towards Cong Rong
There is no need for you to worry. Wen Shaoqing paused for a moment, turned to look at him, and said, I already have someone I like
Cong Rong felt a rush of heat on her face and immediately retorted, "That is not the case!"
Wen Shaoqing stared at her for a few seconds, unsure if he had seen through her thoughts, and seemingly casually remarked: "It has been a few years since we last met, your hair has grown."
Wen Shaoqing looked at her in confusion, raising an eyebrow in inquiry. Cong Rong felt that perhaps she was being overly sensitive and signaled for herself to relax. After relaxing, she found that just a few simple words made them feel like old friends who had not seen each other for a long time. Her heart warmed, and her tone softened, "My mom doesn't allow me to cut my hair short, so at the beginning of each semester, as soon as I arrive at school from home, I go to get it cut short. By the end of the semester, it has grown back enough that I won't be discovered when I go home. When you first saw me, it was not long after the semester started, so naturally, I had short hair."
The next morning, after inspecting the rooms, Wen Shaoqing saw Zhong Zheng approaching him with an eager expression, asking: "Boss, do you have a girlfriend?"
Cong Rong has always been averse to long-haired animals and nodded.
Wen Shaoqing found it somewhat amusing, "Are you really that afraid of dogs?"
Wen Shaoqing lightly furrowed his brows, "Oh? Then since it is like this..."
Cong Rong smiled as well, her clear eyes shimmering with a refreshing and bright light, while Wen Shaoqing looked at her and fell silent.
Wen Shaoqing achieved his goal and spoke softly: "Make way, make way."
Wen Shaoqing laughed self-deprecatingly, "Spending all day in the hospital, there's no way to avoid being pale."
Wen Shaoqing closed the medical record folder and said, "I have changed my mind"
Lawyer Cong, I have a professional question to consult you about
A few minutes later, two people and a dog were sitting on a bench in the community
The smiling angel indeed smiled as it extended its front paw, waiting. Cong Rong gazed at its smiling face for a long time. Although she knew it was a naturally smiling face, she still felt reluctant. In the end, she finally overcame the fear deep within her, slowly extended her hand, gently shook the paw that was offered, and then quickly withdrew.
Wen Shaoqing smiled slightly and casually asked, "Shouldn't fleeing to avoid punishment be considered an additional offense?"
She had not fully woken up, and only when the elevator doors closed did she suddenly realize that there were people in the elevator, not just people, but also ... ...
Having worked late the previous night, Cong Rong found it truly difficult to get up the next morning. After some contemplation, it seemed there was nothing of great importance to attend to, so she felt justified in sleeping in until ten o'clock, before finally dragging herself out the door
Cong Rong turned to glance at Wen Shaoqing, wondering if he meant to imply that he also belonged to the category of long-haired animals
The behavior just now in the elevator of saying "surrendering oneself to the authorities" seems a bit forced, but can it at least be considered as having a "good attitude"?
Whenever the topic of the thesis comes up, Zhong Zhen gets a headache, but what he is most concerned about now is not the thesis. "That's not what I meant... I genuinely want to introduce you to a girlfriend."
Cong Rong joked, "My consultation fee is a bit expensive"
"That's not true!" Zhong Zheng sighed dramatically, "Why can't my cousin, such a wonderful woman, find a man? Teacher Wen, my cousin is truly exceptional; would you really not consider her?"
Wen Shaoqing did not intend to let her go, "Let's shake hands and get to know each other."
Cong Rong rolled her eyes inwardly, would a normal person give their pet such a ridiculous name? Yet that big dog seemed particularly excited, rubbing against Wen Shaoqing upon hearing that word
Zhong Zhen's face lit up with joy, but before she could fully express her smile, she heard Wen Shaoqing's words
Ah? Zhong Zhen looked disappointed, "Aren't you single?"
After speaking, she quickly glanced at Wen Shaoqing and said, "You have also turned quite pale."
The dog seemed to have quite an impression of her, approaching with its tongue out. Cong Rong's body stiffened as she was cornered by the large white furball in the elevator. She pressed herself tightly against the elevator wall, watching the big dog with a wary expression. However, the dog's owner suddenly changed their attitude this time, ignoring the situation and not actively guiding the large dog to take the safe passage. After enduring for a long time, she finally compromised, "Wen Shaoqing, quickly make it move aside! I am afraid of dogs!"
Cong Rong is now huddled in the corner with no chance of resistance, "Ask!"
Such a coincidental event occurring is truly not a good omen