As soon as Xie Zhuzhou arrived at school, he noticed that the students around him were looking at him strangely. He frowned and walked straight to the classroom.
" Zhuzhou, you're famous again!" As soon as he sat down, the class monitor excitedly came over and handed him his phone.
Xie Zhuzhou looked closely and saw it was the video of him shaking off the Jin Family's vehicles on the overpass at noon. In the video, he looked calm and his driving skills were superb, as if he were playing a thrilling racing game.
Wow, you're on the news this time!
Xie Zhuzhou nodded slightly. " Xiexie, I understand."
Xie Zhuzhou: "..."
You should be grateful you weren't criticized; don't stand out in times like these.
Just as he was about to call his older brother to suppress the news, the article disappeared. After thinking for a moment, he sent a message to Chu Yanzhang to ask if he had helped him.
After chatting with Chu Yanzhang, Xie Zhuzhou felt as if he could sense the other's grievances even through the words.
Chu Little Yan: Zhouzhou, are you alright? Were you scared? I'm so useless, I'm never there for you when you're in danger.
Xie Zhuzhou: You're not taking your work seriously again.
Chu Little Yan: I'm resting now. Brother Wu said there's nothing to do right now, so I'll drive to pick you up from school.
Xie Zhuzhou: Did you have someone delete that news article about me?
Chu Little Yan: Zhouzhou! Why are you so smart!
Xie Zhuzhou:...
Xie Zhuzhou thought to himself that Chu Little Yan had been a great help this time, not only by calling the police in the shortest possible time, but also by having the drone capture the entire process clearly.
Originally, Chu Yanzhang Chu Yanzhang the couple's GPS tracking bracelet would put his mind at ease, but now it's causing him worry even while he's at work.
Xie Zhuzhou thought for a moment and finally carefully edited and sent it: Xiexie you, Little Yan. How about I treat you to dinner tonight?
Tomorrow is the weekend, and since I have a boyfriend, it's normal for me to not eat at home once or twice occasionally.
Chu Little Yan: Zhouzhou, let's go fishing in the countryside? There's a small courtyard there, I'll cook there!
Feeling Chu Yanzhang's overflowing joy, Xie Zhuzhou found his own heart overflowing with happiness as well.
Xie Zhuzhou finished editing the last message and sent it: Okay, I'll listen to you. I'm going to pay attention in class now.
He put away his phone and looked out the window.
Sunlight streamed through the glass, casting dappled shadows on the classroom floor.
Hmm, this weather is perfect for sleeping.
So he slumped onto the table and slept soundly for the rest of the afternoon, accidentally leaving red marks on his face. Luckily, he was wearing a mask.
He walked quickly to the campus parking lot and saw Chu Yanzhang standing in front of a white car, waving at him with a big smile.
"I didn't bring any clothes... Is staying here for one night enough?" Xie Zhuzhou glanced at him, still amazed by Chu Yanzhang's face. Even after so long, Chu Yanzhang was still so handsome in his eyes.
Isn't it said that people will get tired of seeing the same thing?
How come he looks more and more handsome?
Chu Yanzhang was a little disappointed because Zhouzhou hadn't kissed him, but since they were outside, it was normal not to receive a reward. He walked around to the back of the car, opened the driver's side door, and the moment he sat down, he kissed Xie Zhuzhou on the forehead.
Xie Zhuzhou: "!"
" Zhouzhou, shall we go?" Chu Yanzhang smiled, fastened Xie Zhuzhou's seatbelt, and then fastened his own.
Xie Zhuzhou, his ears red, looked ahead, sensing that something was amiss.
It seems that, without me even realizing it, Chu Yanzhang has been constantly taking the lead. Is that just my imagination?
Xie Zhuzhou rarely stayed out overnight, but the thought of spending the night with Chu Yanzhang made him feel a little excited.
"I brought you clothes, and I also went home to pack some things you might need." Chu Yanzhang turned the steering wheel, exuding ease and naturalness.
It was as if... they were already an old married couple.
"You like the countryside so much, why don't you go stay there from time to time?" Xie Zhuzhou listened to the soothing music playing in the car, and his body gradually became lazy and relaxed.
"Okay, but I definitely won't come by myself. Zhouzhou, you know I'm scared when I'm alone." Chu Yanzhang is no longer ashamed of his fear of ghosts; on the contrary, he's proud of it.
Upon hearing this, Xie Zhuzhou suddenly perked up. He frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "What are you afraid of? I'm here. I wasn't actually afraid that day; I just didn't want you to feel awkward."
Chu Yanzhang smiled and followed up, "Yes, thanks to Zhouzhou, otherwise Brother Wangyan would definitely laugh at me."
Xie Zhuzhou nodded in satisfaction. No matter what he said, Chu Little Yan believed him.
The two drove to the countryside, the afterglow of the setting sun casting a warm golden glow on the car windows.
Chu Yanzhang focused on driving, occasionally glancing at Xie Zhuzhou with tenderness in his eyes.
" Zhouzhou, what will we be like when we get old?" Chu Yanzhang suddenly asked.
Xie Zhuzhou paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Old? Probably just like any other old man, raising fish and flowers or something."
Chu Yanzhang smiled too, "That's nice, but I hope we can have a big yard, filled with your favorite flowers and my favorite fruit trees."
Xie Zhuzhou raised an eyebrow, "Fruit trees? What kind of fruit trees do you like?"
"Apple trees, pear trees, peach trees, anything is fine. I like anything we plant together," Chu Yanzhang said earnestly. "That doesn't seem quite right either; Zhouzhou has never planted any..."
Xie Zhuzhou felt a warmth in his heart, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up. "So, we're going to raise a few more dogs?"
Chu Yanzhang didn't like dogs much because they were always competing with him for his attention!
"That's fine, as long as Zhouzhou likes it."
Xie Zhuzhou chuckled to himself, thinking that Chu Little Yan was a bit cunning, actually subtly asking him if he wanted to spend the rest of his life with him. Moreover, Chu Little Yan was unusually jealous; he'd probably be jealous of dogs in the future too.
Chu Yanzhang's car gradually slowed down and entered a winding country road. In the distance, wisps of smoke rose from chimneys, and the air was filled with the faint aroma of firewood.
The two drove to a small courtyard at the foot of a mountain. The garden design and decoration inside suited his taste perfectly, indicating that Chu Little Yan had been planning this for a long time.
Are two people who are afraid of ghosts living at the foot of the mountain for real?
Xie Zhuzhou really wanted to ask Chu Yanzhang what he was thinking. He was clearly terrified of ghosts, yet he chose this kind of place for him.
As evening approached
Chu Yanzhang was busy in the kitchen of the small courtyard, which was filled with ingredients prepared by the housekeeper. The courtyard was fully furnished.
Xie Zhuzhou lay on the rocking chair like an old man, and suddenly remembered his former self, who often lay on such a rocking chair to contemplate life.
Dinner was ready, Xie Zhuzhou got up to go to the dining room to eat. He saw Chu Yanzhang shirtless...
Chu Yanzhang was tall with long legs and an incomparably handsome face, yet he also had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, with his chest muscles barely visible, which were covered by a black apron.
Xie Zhuzhou stood there stunned, touched his nose, looked down and found his hand covered in blood. "Uh..."