Chapter 4, The Cycle of Heaven's Way

Cong Rong turned and walked away, "Don't stand inside, come out and speak."

Your location is somewhat far from the school and the hospital

After speaking, he took the key and left. Zhong Zhen stood there in a daze, unsure of what had just happened

This house must have feng shui issues, she must be possessed, otherwise she would not think that the person standing in the kitchen just now was Wen Shaoqing

Zhong Zhen took her on a tour and asked with a smile, "Not bad, right?"

Cong Rong took a few steps back and tiptoed to rub Zhong Zheng's head, "Don't worry, during the time I stay here, I will cover the rent."

Cong could not help but roll her eyes, "... ... You are not here to repay a kindness, you are here to seek revenge."

My boss's house, he is a particularly nice person! The house is so good, and he rents it to me at a very low price

Zhong Zhen immediately stood at attention in the corner of the wall

"No!" Zhong Zhen immediately clutched Cong Rong's arm in remorse, "Sister! I won't ask anymore! I'm going to bed right now!"

Zhong Zhen pouted and said, "I do not have a girlfriend"

This is indeed..." Zhong Zhen scratched his head, unsure whether it was intentional or unintentional, and replied, "Cousin, as a rational person, you should know that one can avoid the first day of the month but not the fifteenth, right?"

You may stay at my place

Cong Rong tentatively asked, "Where did you rent this house from?"

Due to her profession, Cong Rong always presents a serious and indifferent demeanor when facing outsiders, but she is mostly warm and pleasant when interacting with her younger brother. Therefore, Zhong Zheng is most afraid of her cold expression. "Why? Cousin, I am cooking noodles"

I am still a student, and driving has a negative impact

The awkwardness in Cong Rong's heart quickly dissipated, and she realized that she had been excessive. After taking a sip of water to calm her expression, she said, "It's fine now, you go ahead and cook the noodles. After eating, take a rest."

Cong Rong looked astonished and said, "What are you doing?"

Cong Rong scoffed, "May I ask you, this man in his twenties, can I stop subsidizing your living expenses this month?"

Zhong Zhen looked at her cousin, who was particularly amiable today, feeling uneasy in her heart, "And then?"

Zhong Zhen leaned beside her and continued to murmur: "Cousin, if you have something on your mind, you can talk to me. I am a man and can help you."

The temperature outside is a bit low. Although it is almost noon, sitting for a long time still makes one feel cold. Cong Rong tightened her scarf and sat there expressionlessly, yet her mind was contemplating moving to another place. With a plan in mind, Cong Rong could no longer sit still. She raised her hand to check the time and looked at the person next to her, "Wait a minute, today is a weekday, why aren't you at work?"

After speaking, I went to the balcony to enjoy the breeze, and when I got tired of standing, I leaned on the railing

Zhong Zhen waited for quite a while before daring to approach the balcony, cautiously asking: "Cousin, what is wrong?"

Cong Rong wore a puzzled expression and said, "Aren't you a doctor yourself?"

Cong Rong stepped out of the community gate and immediately called Zhong Zheng, asking straightforwardly: "A few days ago, you told me that you rented a house near the school?"

Cong Rong suddenly called out to him: "Zhong Zhen."

Wen Shaoqing looked at her somewhat speechlessly, "I am not a veterinarian"

Cong Rong had a bad premonition in her heart, "No, we haven't been in touch for a long time."

Even though Zhong Zheng is usually quite thick-skinned, he sensed something was off at this moment. He leaned in with a mischievous grin in front of Cong Rong and asked with a curious expression: "Cousin, are you hiding from someone?"

Cong Rong felt a tremor in her heart. After taking another look at Zhong Zheng's innocent expression and confirming that she was overthinking, she maintained a stern face and sent Zhong Zheng to take a shower

Zhong Zhen looked at her pale face, hesitatingly walking out with a look of grievance, "Cousin, I am hungry..."

Cong Rong was momentarily stunned for a few seconds, and only after her heartbeat stabilized did she frown and shout at him: "Come out!"

Cong Rong's patience had also run out, so he continued to focus on his work and casually told Zhong Zheng: "Shut up!"

After speaking, she turned and walked into the room, muttering as she walked: "It seems I need to help you find a boyfriend quickly. A woman, after being single for too long, is just not quite normal..."

Cong Rong looked at him in surprise. Seeing his serious expression, she smiled and began to ruffle his hair, only releasing her grip when his hair became a complete mess. This time, Zhong Zheng did not struggle quietly, and after a while, with his disheveled hair and bright eyes, he spoke: "Sister, when I was little, I was not in good health, and my older brothers and sisters found me annoying and did not play with me. It was you who played with me, and I have always remembered that."

Wen Shaoqing sat still and suddenly called out to her: "Cong Rong."

Zhong Zhen nodded and made way in the corner, "Then you can stand in the corner."

Wen Shaoqing looked at her, smiling with a relaxed expression, yet with a deeper meaning, "So am I."

Cong Rong was speechless; he walked over and violently trampled on Zhong Zheng's head to vent his anger, "I am seriously talking about the air conditioning!"

Once he left the study, Cong Rong could only lean on the table and wail

Indeed! She is a lawyer! How could such a rational person engage in such ostrich-like behavior again?

Zhong Zhen quickly regained his composure, escaping the clutches with his messy hair. Cong Rong looked at his disheveled hair and smiled before leaving.

Indeed, that frail premature infant from years ago, the boy she tiptoed to see in the incubator, the little one who turned to ask her aunt, "Why does my brother have to stay in the box?" "When will my brother open his eyes?" "When can my brother play with me?" has finally grown up

Cong Rong glanced at him, indeed it is good...! However, this is too coincidental! This is the very apartment that Lin Chen rented when she first met Wen Shaoqing!

Cong Rong acted quickly. When Zhong Zhen returned in the evening, he saw that she had already brought her luggage over, indicating that she intended to stay for a long time. He had just moved in and had not yet had the chance to clean up, but now the house was tidy both inside and out, except that his bedding had been moved from the bedroom to the study.

Zhong Zhen has classes today, and the rented apartment is also very close to the school, so Cong Rong plans to go and take a look at noon

Zhong Zhen suddenly walked back with a serious expression, "Cousin, you have always said that back then you helped me secretly change my college entrance examination preferences as a test stone for me. In fact, I know it was not like that at all! You planned for so long, giving me the best opportunity. Success is not replicable; such things are easiest to achieve when others are unprepared. Once there is a first time, the family will be on guard for the next time, and it will not be so easy for you to escape again. After all, no parent likes to see their child repeatedly challenge their limits."

No particular reason, I have something to attend to this afternoon. I will move the luggage over later, please give me a key.

Wen Shaoqing gazed at the figure fleeing in panic, a smile curling at the corners of his lips in great delight

Cong Rong, listening intently, caught a whiff of danger. Sure enough, Zhong Zhen clenched his fist and vowed, "So, cousin, rest assured, I will definitely help you snatch a boyfriend back!"

Zhong Zhen was startled by those two words, her eyes widening as she interrupted her: "Cousin!"

I did not mean to yell at you just now, my cousin apologizes to you. I have been dealing with a lot lately and my mood has not been good, so please do not take it to heart

I will lend you my car and books

Zhong Zhen stood at the entrance of the community waiting for her, and as Cong Rong stepped into the community, she had a bad premonition. It was not until Zhong Zhen opened the door with a proud expression and invited her in that Cong Rong let out a barely audible sigh.

Cong Rong smiled coldly, leaning back comfortably in her chair as she looked at him, "Do I need to hide from anyone?"

Cong Rong turned around and left, tightening her collar again. She must have sat outside for too long, allowing the cold to seep into her body

Cong Rong finished working overtime, stretched his neck, turned off the computer, and prepared to go to the kitchen to pour some water. As soon as he stepped out of the study, he noticed the kitchen light was on, and a man's silhouette was faintly visible on the glass door

Zhong Zhen furrowed his brows and thought, "Then why did you move in with me? Why the urgency?"

It shouldn't be too far off, right

Zhong Zhen, feeling indignant, said, "I am not a child anymore! I am already in my twenties!"

Cong Rong was aware of her own abnormality. Looking at the distant twinkling lights, the thoughts in her eyes were unfathomable. After a while, she replied slowly, "It's nothing."

I have a slight health issue and would like to take it to see a doctor, so I have taken a leave of absence

Why is that, cousin?

Zhong Zhen looked at Cong Rong, who was working overtime in front of the computer, and after carefully observing for half a day, he did not notice anything unusual. "Cousin, what happened at your home? Did a water pipe burst?"

She suddenly remembered something, "Little cousin, let the air conditioning sister install it for you!"

Cong Rong paused in his steps, "Hmm?"

Zhong Zhen was startled, "Ah?"

Cong Rong did not even raise his head, "No."

His smile was clearly so gentle, yet it sent a chill from the depths of Cong Rong's heart. Naturally, she would not be foolish enough to ask why; it was all because of her! A man liked her, yet she had fallen in love with his brother, a melodramatic scenario that led to a rift between the brothers

The environment is quite good, and the lighting is also satisfactory. It is likely to be very hot in the summer, so it would be advisable to install an air conditioner when you have the time

Cong Rong's smile deepened, "Then I will come to stay with you for a while, how about that?"

Cong Rong said with a serious demeanor: "I am afraid you will learn bad habits and bring girls back to live together, so I will supervise you"

So where do I live

Is it the teacher's house? That makes sense, as many teachers at X University have houses nearby, and it is not unusual for them to rent to students. Perhaps Lin Chen was also renting from that teacher at that time

Cong Rong felt somewhat troubled, but after some thought, she made a firm decision. She glanced at Zhong Zheng and decided to guide him gently.

Wen Shaoqing seemingly casually asked, "Do you still have contact with Lin Chen?"

"Each profession has its own specialization, and the differences are significant." Wen Shaoqing observed her restlessness and suggested, "Shall we have lunch together?"

Zhong Zhen replied seriously: "Installing the air conditioner, I am free right now"

Cong Rong was amused by his remark "man," saying, "Children should not meddle in adult matters"

Cong Rong sighed, "Cousin, it's so cold... you don't need air conditioning, you can cool yourself..."

Cong Rong shook her head, "No, I still have to meet with the parties involved this afternoon." After saying this, she stood up, and the farewell words finally came out, bringing a sense of relief to her heart, which was reflected on her face as well.

"Seeking special services is even more unacceptable." Cong Rong said with a stern expression, "Violating the Public Security Administration Punishment Law constitutes an illegal act. For general prostitution offenders, a detention of not less than 10 days and not more than 15 days may be imposed, along with a fine of up to 5,000 yuan."

Her cousin has a very good temperament; even when she sometimes speaks harshly to him, he only feels wronged for a minute or two before turning around and affectionately calling her "cousin" again

Cong Rong's patience was exhausted, and she reined in her smile, "Then you will sleep in the study, it's settled!"

She was taken aback for a moment, then slowly approached. Upon opening the door, she saw Zhong Zheng standing inside, looking very enthusiastic as he cooked instant noodles.