"No, don't worry, I have some things to take care of in the south. I'll be back in a couple of days. But Mom, please tell Dad that I'm bringing someone with me when I come back. Be prepared."
"Bring someone?...Who?"
Wei Xiaoyu's mother sounded a little surprised, because Wei Xiaoyu was an extremely proud person who had never brought anyone home before. She had never liked any potential partners introduced to her, whether by others or through matchmakers. Over time, no one mentioned it anymore, because Wei Xiaoyu had said that she would only bring someone home to meet her and her father if she herself liked and was satisfied with them. Otherwise, she wouldn't just marry anyone, even if it meant never getting married herself. So, her mother was puzzled by her decision to bring someone home today.
Wei Xiaoyu retorted, "Mom, why are you asking so many questions? Anyway, let me tell you, you're not allowed to look down on her because of her status or anything. If you give her a hard time after I bring her home, I'm not coming home."
"You... Xiaoyu, you... you really have a boyfriend?" Wei Xiaoyu's mother wasn't angry at all; instead, she became agitated. She only had two daughters, both of whom were incredibly proud. Moreover, her younger daughter, Xiaoqing, had gone to New York and hadn't called home for a year, which pained her greatly. As for her older daughter, Xiaoyu, neither she nor her husband, Wei Haifeng, dared to confront her directly. Wei Xiaoyu had been independent and strong-willed since childhood, with a personality even stronger than some boys. She always wanted to be number one in everything. How could anyone dare to go against a daughter who had grown up like that?
Wei Xiaoyu said with a grin, "Mom, don't ask anymore. You'll find out soon enough. I'm hanging up."
After saying that, she hung up the phone and stared intently at Zhou Xuan with her pretty eyes. The meaning was clear: she had already informed her family, so what was he going to do?
Zhou Xuan frowned and said, "Xiaoyu, why are you like this?... I won't go to your house."
Wei Xiaoyu pouted, fuming for a while, before finally saying, "You're still thinking about Fu Ying? Don't forget, she doesn't even recognize you anymore. You two have no feelings for each other."
Zhou Xuan said calmly, "I'm meeting Yingying tomorrow. I'll continue down the same path as before. I'll eliminate the bad things and only follow the good. I won't give Ma Shu any more chances. He's my only enemy. Starting over, he has no chance of winning against me. And..."
Then, staring at Wei Xiaoyu, he said, word by word, "How do you know we can't go back to the past?"
Wei Xiaoyu coldly said, "I don't understand the reason for the Nine Dragon Cauldron, but didn't you say that it requires extremely powerful energy to activate? Can you do it now? Even if you obtain such powerful energy, what if it's a very long time from now? Time has passed, the world has changed, and at that time, can you be sure we can return to the time we came from? We might return to an even more distant era, or perhaps to the far future. The chance of returning to the origin is probably less than one in ten thousand."
Zhou Xuan's face turned pale. Wei Xiaoyu wasn't just saying things randomly; he understood in his heart that perhaps they would never be able to return to the past. He simply couldn't understand or control the Nine Dragon Cauldron. The first time, time was frozen, but the second time, he never expected it to be like this—he had traveled back more than a year to the past.
Can he guarantee something like that? Does he dare to guarantee it?
This is something even God wouldn't dare to guarantee.
Zhou Xuan stood there stunned for a while, then silently got dressed and slung his bag over his shoulder.
"Where are you going?" Wei Xiaoyu asked him in a trembling voice, though she knew perfectly well where Zhou Xuan was going.
Zhou Xuan stood up and said, "You know I'm going to see Yingying today. Even if we can't go back to the way things were, I'm going to find Yingying."
Wei Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly said angrily, "You'll only end up getting hurt. Haven't you realized that our return has already changed the course of history? It will never go the way it did before. I...I..."
At this point, Wei Xiaoyu could no longer hold back her tears and choked out, "Am I really that unlikable to you?"
Zhou Xuan sighed, remained silent for a while, then took out the five thousand yuan he had withdrawn yesterday, split it in half, randomly took one half and stuffed it into Wei Xiaoyu's hand, saying, "Xiaoyu, we are from two different worlds. Go to Beijing, and let's never see each other again." After saying that, he resolutely picked up his bag and left.
He heard Wei Xiaoyu's soft sobs behind him, but Zhou Xuan hardened his heart and didn't turn back.
Volume 1, Chapter 367: I Am Not Your Yingying
Zhang Chong and Zhou Xuan switched shifts yesterday, so Zhou Xuan has to work two consecutive shifts today. Because of Fu Ying's situation, Zhou Xuan doesn't dare to be late, fearing he might never see Fu Ying again.
From nine in the morning until noon, Fu Ying did not appear. However, in his memory, Fu Ying appeared after noon more than a year ago. Since it was not time yet, Zhou Xuan was only a little nervous.
After having a working lunch at noon, Zhou Xuan realized it was almost time, but Fu Ying still hadn't appeared at the amusement park. Zhou Xuan was getting anxious. Had everything changed?
The amusement park was more crowded and lively than yesterday, partly because the weather was too hot, exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, and partly because it was Saturday, and many families, adults and children, came to escape the heat.
Due to the large number of tourists, the company specially arranged for six more people to work today. Including Zhou Xuan and others who work during normal hours, there are a total of eighteen lifeguards.
Zhou Xuan had no intention of continuing this job. He would leave as soon as he resolved Fu Ying's matter. Although he was now penniless again, he still had a gold coin. He remembered that the coin had sold for over ten million, so he wouldn't have to worry about money in the future. Moreover, he had regained his ice-energy ability. Although it was a bit weak, making money with it would be a piece of cake.
With immense experience as his backing, Zhou Xuan wasn't starting over like the naive young man he was a year ago when he first acquired his ice-energy ability. For him, money wasn't the top priority anymore; the most important thing was Yingying.
Old Wang, Zhou Xuan's foreman, who had driven him away more than a year ago, was still up to no good. But that was his usual way of doing things; it was his personality. If it were anyone else, Old Wang would still like to show off and put pressure on them.
Adding to his displeasure after seeing Wei Xiaoyu, such a beautiful girl, admit yesterday that she was Zhou Xuan's girlfriend, Wang Laoda was even more unhappy, so he's been trying to pick a fight with Zhou Xuan all day.
"Zhou Xuan, it's so hot, go buy two cans of drinks." Boss Wang waved his hand, telling Zhou Xuan to go buy frozen drinks. Usually, Boss Wang would order them to buy drinks and cigarettes, bullying them and taking advantage of them.
Zhou Xuan was one of the weakest people here. He had never disobeyed Boss Wang. According to past practice, as long as Boss Wang asked, he would buy it.
But today's Zhou Xuan is not the Zhou Xuan of the past. Apart from keeping an eye on Fu Ying, he basically ignores what Boss Wang says.
When Wang Laoda saw that Zhou Xuan was completely ignoring him, he became furious. This was a blatant challenge to his authority.
However, just as Boss Wang was about to find an excuse to lash out at Zhou Xuan, his eyes suddenly widened.
Suddenly, a beautiful girl appeared behind Zhou Xuan, making Boss Wang's eyes widen in disbelief. She was the same girl he had met yesterday who claimed to be Zhou Xuan's girlfriend.
This girl is naturally Wei Xiaoyu.
Zhou Xuan turned around, frowned at Wei Xiaoyu, and asked, "You... why are you here again?"
Wei Xiaoyu snorted and said, "The amusement park isn't yours. I paid and came in, what's so strange about that?" After saying that, she turned around in a circle and said with a smile, "Do you think the clothes look good?"
Wei Xiaoyu's outfit fits her perfectly, and since she's naturally beautiful, even unflattering clothes would look good on her, let alone clothes she specifically chose to fit her so well.
Seeing Zhou Xuan staring at her clothes, Wei Xiaoyu grinned and said, "I picked them out, of course they look good! And they're only 2,300, not expensive at all."
"Only two thousand three?" Zhou Xuan was furious when he heard this, and said angrily, "If you spend all the money, how are you going to go back to the capital?"
Wei Xiaoyu clapped her hands and said calmly, "That's right, I'm broke and can't go back, so I came back to find you."
Zhou Xuan remained silent. Wei Xiaoyu was doing this on purpose. Forget it, she decided to ignore her. If she really didn't have money, she could go back anywhere. What could possibly make things difficult for her?
Boss Wang chuckled and said, "It's good that you're not going back. It's great here. I'll help you find a job, and you don't have to worry about food or lodging. I, Boss Wang, still have some influence here."
Wang Laoda was boasting wildly, but Zhou Xuan ignored him because he had discovered Fu Ying.
Fu Ying came over in a swimsuit. Her slender and charming figure and her pure and beautiful appearance attracted countless eyes to her. Her assistant, Wang Jue, who was standing next to her, was also a beauty, but next to Fu Ying, she was like a star and the moon. Under the bright moonlight, the faint starlight was naturally nothing.
Amidst countless stares, Fu Ying's gaze met Wei Xiaoyu's.