Fu Ying immediately walked to the side, answered the phone and whispered a few words. After returning, she said to Zhou Xuan, "It's Mom calling. She said she really likes a new style of furniture and wants me to come over and take a look. If I like it, I can order it!"
"Well," Zhou Xuan thought for a moment, then said, "Yingying, why don't you go back and go with Mom? I'll keep Grandpa and the others company, and then I'll discuss with Brother Hong later what to do about our jewelry company."
Fu Ying nodded. She wouldn't mess around with Zhou Xuan about this, and besides, Wei Xiaoqing, whom she was worried about, wasn't there; she was with the old man. She couldn't afford to embarrass Zhou Xuan.
Wei Haihong immediately called Achang over to drive Fu Ying back. Fu Ying didn't object to this arrangement and let Wei Haihong make the decision.
After Fu Ying left, the old man chuckled and asked Wei Haihong to set up the chessboard, wanting to play a couple of games with Old Li. Old Li wasn't going to back down, laughing, "In terms of experience, you're my old superior, my leader, but when it comes to chess, I can't admit defeat!"
"Hehe, nothing beats seeing the results with your own hands!" the old man said with a chuckle.
Seeing the two elderly men, both in their seventies, neither showing any weakness and acting out of character, Wei Haihong and Zhou Xuan found it somewhat amusing. Li Wei said, "Grandpa, you used to be no match for Grandpa Wei!"
Old Li snapped, "You brat, get out of here!"
After the game, Old Li really did lose. Li Wei said from the side, "Grandpa, see? I wasn't wrong!"
Old Li snorted. Then he said, "Call Li Lei over here. We need to teach that kid a lesson!"
“My dad is so young… Hui. What did he do to offend you?” Li Wei asked, surprised. “Grandpa was born, right? Surely not. How could it be his father’s turn? Besides, he’s not even here, so it has nothing to do with him!”
Old Li said angrily, "Who taught his son to be so useless! I don't care about my grandson, I care about my son!"
A few words made everyone present laugh, except for Li Wei, who dared not laugh. He was fearless, but he was terrified of his father. If his grandfather insisted on calling Li Lei over, wouldn't he be the one who suffered the consequences? After all, he was the grandson here!
Two more games were played. Old Li won one and lost one, but he had at least managed to turn the tide and regain some face, so he decided to continue playing. Aunt Wang had already prepared and set the table for the meal.
The porridge was quite good, and Zhou Xuan shared a bowl with the two elderly people. The side dishes were all vegetarian, which suited the old man and Old Li's tastes. Halfway through the meal, to Zhou Xuan's surprise, Wei Xiaoqing arrived!
I hadn't seen her in a long time. She was wearing simple jeans and white sneakers, looking very pure and genuine. Only her face seemed a little thinner; that's how Zhou Xuan felt.
Wei Haihong and the old man were both stunned for a moment. Before they could speak, Wei Xiaoqing said, "Grandpa, Uncle, I'm here to see Zhou Xuan!"
Zhou Xuan was really embarrassed and looked a bit at a loss. She was secretly glad that Fu Ying left at the right time. Although she was sure that she would not have anything to do with Wei Xiaoqing and there would be no relationship between them, it would always be upsetting for her if they met like this. When it comes to matters of the heart, everyone is selfish. No matter how magnanimous Fu Ying was, she was not willing to give in on this matter at all.
"What do you want with me?" Zhou Xuan paused before asking.
Wei Xiaoqing paused for a moment before replying, "Come to the living room, I'll tell you!" With that, she turned and walked out of the dining room.
Li Wei quickly put down his bowl and said, "Xiaoqing, I also have something to tell him. We're full. Let's talk all at once, it's perfect!"
Wei Haihong reached out and pressed Li Wei down, whispering, "Li Wei, sit down, don't get involved!"
Li Wei just muttered to himself, but when he saw Old Li glaring at him again, he quickly lowered his head. He had wanted to take this opportunity to talk to Zhou Xuan about magic, but it seemed that was not going to work out.
Zhou Xuan followed Wei Xiaoqing into the living room. He paused for a moment, then said, "Sit down, sit down!"
Wei Xiaoqing bit her lip and answered after a while, "This is my uncle's house, just like my own!"
Zhou Xuan was embarrassed and didn't know what to say. He felt a little sorry for Wei Xiaoqing. She was a delicate princess who was so infatuated with him, and the old man and Brother Hong treated him like family. But his heart was completely devoted to Fu Ying, and he had no other choice. If he were with Wei Xiaoqing, he would never do such a cruel thing to Fu Ying. It was just a matter of fate; he and Wei Xiaoqing were not meant to be.
However, Zhou Xuan had to admit that Wei Xiaoqing was a good girl, of noble birth, and as beautiful as Yingying. She was equally devoted to him, and if anything, it was his fault. He didn't know how he and Wei Xiaoqing had gotten to this point; it probably wasn't in America, but most likely at the bottom of the sinkhole in Luoyang. But ultimately, in that situation, he would never have abandoned her, would he?
Wei Xiaoqing paused for a moment, then glanced at Zhou Xuan, and whispered, "You…" would you like to go for a walk with me?
"This..." Zhou Xuan hesitated, staring at Wei Xiaoqing's face. Seeing her expression darken, he felt a pang of pity and immediately said, "Alright, let's go for a walk, but I have to be back before dark!"
Wei Xiaoqing was delighted and nodded, saying, "Okay, and one more thing," she said, holding out her hand, "Give me everything you have on you!"
Zhou Xuan didn't understand her meaning, but he knew Wei Xiaoqing definitely wouldn't accept his things, even if she did. Aside from him personally, he wouldn't object to any money or material possessions; he was truly willing to give anything to satisfy Wei Xiaoqing, hoping to make up for the guilt he felt towards her.
Without thinking, Zhou Xuan took out all his belongings: his ID card, bank cards, cash, and mobile phone.
Wei Xiaoqing didn't carry any of those things with her, only a bag. She took a hundred-yuan bill from Zhou Xuan's wallet, put it in her hand, and then put Zhou Xuan's wallet and phone into her bag, saying, "We're not carrying anything with us, just going for a walk. We'll spend your hundred yuan and then come back. Consider it your treat, okay?"
"Whatever, but if you want me to treat you, can you bring more money?" Zhou Xuan thought to himself, what use is a hundred yuan? It's really only enough to buy some snacks and drinks on the street, not enough to do anything else.
Wei Xiaoqing placed her bag on the table next to the television, took out a hundred yuan, and said, "A hundred yuan is fine. If you don't want to, you can spend the hundred yuan however you like. We'll come back when we've used up this hundred yuan!"
Zhou Xuan just smiled and thought to himself, "Wei Xiaoqing, even if I were heartless, I couldn't bring myself to do it. No matter how quickly the hundred yuan goes by, I'm going to spend the whole afternoon shopping with her."
When they went out, Wei Haihong and the old man both had strange expressions, but they both held back and didn't say anything. Li Wei wanted to say something, but Wei Haihong reached out and grabbed him, preventing Li Wei from going out with Zhou Xuan.
The heavy snow continued to fall, dry and cold, but the scenery was beautiful.
Wei Xiaoqing walked along the street, stretching out her hands to catch the snowflakes falling from the sky, trying to see them clearly, but the snowflakes quickly melted into water droplets as soon as they landed in her hands.
Since childhood, Zhou Xuan has always known that snowflakes are hexagonal and very beautiful, but he has never really looked at snowflakes closely. When he was little, he would roll snowmen and have snowball fights with his friends. He did many things, but he never really looked at the shape of snowflakes.
Wei Xiaoqing seemed to really want to see clearly, but every snowflake that fell into her hand quickly melted into water droplets, and the thick snow piled up on the roadside made it impossible to see clearly.
Zhou Xuan followed slowly behind. Wei Xiaoqing was as innocent as a little girl at this moment. Looking at her innocent smile, Zhou Xuan finally understood Wei Xiaoqing's feelings.
Seeing that the snow was falling heavier and heavier, and that both he and Wei Xiaoqing were covered in snow, Zhou Xuan said, "Xiaoqing, shall we go to the market or the department store over there?"
"I'm not going!" Wei Xiaocai answered decisively, then turned back, a faint sadness on her face. She gazed at the snowflakes in the sky for a moment before saying, "I really don't want to grow up. If only I could stay a child forever!" To find out what happens next, please log in for more chapters and to support the author. Support genuine reading!
Volume 1, Chapter 235: A Dangerous Journey
Lost in thought while gazing at the snowflakes, Wei Xiaoqi murmured, "If Yongbian were always so big-headed, always a child, he wouldn't know how to like people, wouldn't worry, wouldn't be afraid, and wouldn't have so many troubles!"
That's true. Zhou Xuan also misses his childhood, but what child doesn't dream of growing up overnight?
The snow was falling heavier and heavier, but Wei Xiaoqing remained engrossed in the snow.
Zhou Xuan frowned, walked a few steps to her side, and took her hand.
Wei Xiaoqing's hands were ice cold, like ice cubes, and her face was red from the cold.