Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
"Zimo, wait a minute!"
Liang Jing's voice was heard, "Your father will be home tonight. You should come back. Mother will make your favorite food for you."
Was his father coming back?
Zhou Zimo paused for a moment, but his tensed expression eased up a little. "Alright, I'll go home after work."
After saying that, he hung up the phone and put it back. With one hand supporting the corner of the table, he rubbed his slightly swollen eyebrows tiredly. He took a deep breath and looked out of the window.
"Master, are you okay?"
Lian Ziyao noticed that Zhou Zimo was not in a good condition, so he carefully asked with concern.
Zhou Zimo waved his hand and slowly walked over the table to sit in an office chair at the side. He replied, "I'm fine. How's the investigation going?"
As he said that, he also took a sip of tea from the side.
"We've got it. I was just about to give it to you!"
As Lian Ziyao spoke, he quickly took out a folder from his briefcase and handed it to Zhou Zimo, "Master, this is the general situation of Officer Qin su over the past few years, as well as her recent situation. Chief Qin has actually given her quite a bit of pressure. She seems to be planning to submit her application recently and wants to be transferred to the southwest border. I think she also wants to avoid these disturbances."
Lian Ziyao guessed.
Zhou Zimo received it very quickly and flipped through it carefully.
The concentrated gaze in his black eyes was naturally very focused. He carefully looked through the documents. After a long while, he closed them. However, the expression in his eyes became somewhat complicated.
"Back then, Officer Qin had the opportunity to be promoted to the special training zone. The people who came out from there are usually people who have risen to great heights. I think that it's also because of the injuries on her hands that she missed this opportunity. Otherwise, I'm afraid that she wouldn't be at this level now."
As Lian Ziyao spoke, his tone was a little regretful. Zhou Zimo also did not feel good hearing that.
"Officer Qin has been working in the military camp for the past few years and rarely goes home. Also, two years ago, she dated a comrade in the same camp for a period of time. But in the end, because the other party felt that he was not worthy of Officer Qin, the relationship ended without a hitch. Officer Qin's reaction was very calm and did not urge him to stay. However, the person later came back to look for Officer Qin, but Officer Qin did not see him. Instead, she followed the orders of her superior and transferred back to City Z."
Lian Ziyao said simply. As he spoke, he carefully glanced at Zhou Zimo. Seeing that there was not much change in his expression, he then heaved a sigh of relief and continued, "Oh right, there is also the information of that man attached at the back."
Hearing this, Zhou Zimo's handsome face was extremely indifferent. He flipped to the last page of the document and roughly glanced at the information. After that, he said disdainfully, "How unambitious, it's right that she doesn't care!"
"If you're someone who looks down on yourself to begin with, what qualifications do you have to have her? As expected, she has never disappointed me."
When Zhou Zimo said the last sentence, a rare look of joy appeared on his face. However, Lian Ziyao could actually catch a trace of faint anticipation in his eyes.
However, Lian Ziyao did not quite understand why his Master was so happy. Could it be that his Master really liked Officer Qin?
...
At a company base under the jurisdiction of the Military District A.
Qin Su did not expect Zhou Zimo to come over personally. When the person came to report, she was watching the new recruits training in the training ground.
"Instructor Qin, there's a Mr. Zhou outside looking for you. He says he's your friend."
The soldier came to report.
Qin Su frowned and turned to look at him. "What Mr. Zhou?"
"It's a tall, handsome, and handsome Mr. Zhou. He's in the family reception room right now. You should go over and take a look."
Qin Su could not help but feel puzzled. However, after giving a few instructions, she walked over unhurriedly.
In the corridor outside the family reception room in Lian District, Zhou Zimo was standing in front of the billboard with his hands behind his back. He was leisurely looking at the posters posted on the billboard.
At this moment, it was already close to noon. The autumn sun was faint, and the cool breeze was blowing. It did not seem as stuffy and hot as before. The weather was quite refreshing at this moment, and Zhou Zimo was only wearing a casual silver-gray suit.
While he was engrossed in watching, he quickly heard the sound of resounding footsteps behind him.
Very clear and crisp footsteps.
Zhou Zimo returned to his senses and subconsciously turned around, looking towards the source of the sound. As expected, he saw a petite and slender figure striding towards him from the other end of the corridor.
She was dressed in a military green camouflage uniform, and her feet were covered in black military boots. Her beautiful hair had been completely coiled up, and it was tied into a neat bun, revealing a cold and beautiful little face.
Seeing her walk over, Zhou Zimo could clearly feel an unusual aura coming from her.
"It's you?"
Qin Su frowned and stopped not far from him.
Zhou Zimo narrowed his deep eyes and looked at her for a long time without changing his expression. There was a faint light in the depths of his eyes as he said calmly, "It's me."
"Long time no see, how are you?"
Master Zhou did not expect that he would use such a lame opening one day.
Qin Su listened and glanced at him expressionlessly. "Long time no see? Is your memory so bad?"
Zhou Zimo coughed lightly and his slightly clenched fist was pressed down on his indifferent lips. He smiled and said, "A day apart feels like three autumns apart. Hasn't Officer Qin heard of this? What is the meaning of your expression? You don't welcome me?"
As Zhou Zimo spoke, his eyes were filled with a faint gentleness.
Qin Su did not answer. She only looked at him indifferently. She leisurely crossed her chest and leaned against the pillar at the side.
"What do you think my expression means now? Didn't the lady boss of the flower shop tell you that I don't like roses?"
Officer Qin Su spoke in such a direct manner.
"What flowers do you like then? Should I send you other flowers tomorrow? Perfume lilies? Or Chinese bellflower? Or orchids?"
Zhou Zimo asked tentatively.
Qin Su glanced at him and ignored him. He glanced at the time on his wrist, then silently turned around and turned back.
Zhou Zimo was silent for a moment. He touched his nose and followed her.
It was already lunchtime. The two of them walked on the clean path one after the other. They could hear the sounds of the drill as well as the loud and clear singing of the military songs.
This kind of atmosphere was something that he had not experienced for a long time. At this moment, Zhou Zimo suddenly felt nostalgic for the past as he followed Qin Su forward. The two of them did not say a word, it was not until they saw a clean and white restaurant in a small building...
When they walked into the dining hall, they could hear the soldiers greeting Qin Su from the side. Qin Su nodded in response one by one.
The dining hall was a very neat two-story building. There were many seats on both floors. It was a place for the sergeants to eat. At this time, there were also many sergeants sitting in the dining hall. Everyone ate in an orderly manner.
Qin Su went straight to the second floor and to a window. Zhou Zimo followed her and stood behind Qin Su.
"The food in the Military District is simple. If you don't like it, leave quickly. If you're okay with it, find a seat and sit down," said Qin Su indifferently.
Zhou Zimo shrugged and looked into the glass window. He nodded and said, "I want that, that, and this, this, and this..."
Qin Su instantly frowned and could not help but glance at him. "Are you a pig? Can you eat that much? It'd be a shame to waste it."
"I haven't eaten my fill for breakfast. Please, Officer Qin, treat me to this meal. I'll treat you to a sumptuous banquet for the next meal."
Zhou Zimo looked at her with a smile.
Qin Su narrowed her eyes at him and said coldly, "The face of a corrupt profligate son."
Zhou Zimo did not seem to mind at all. Seeing her slightly unhappy little face, he felt quite good instead. He then turned around and went to the dining area on the side to find a seat to sit down.
Not long after, Qin Su ordered two dishes, brought them over, and sat down opposite Zhou Zimo.
Zhou Zimo did not stand on ceremony and took the chopsticks. As he pulled apart the chopsticks, he raised his head to look at Qin Su, who was opposite him. Qin Su had already lowered her head silently and was eating quietly. Her movements were naturally the standard military posture. This posture was just like his father's.
No wonder he had always said that he was born to be a soldier.
"I don't care if I'm full. President Zhou, hurry up and make do with it. After you're done eating, you can go back. If nothing else, please don't come and disturb me. Also, I thank you for your flowers. I thank you for your kindness. It can be considered that I've repaid my kindness. There's no need to go through so much trouble in the future."
"Who said that I'm done repaying you? Isn't this just the beginning? Can't you see that I, Zhou Zimo, am now pestering you? You're my savior. This little repayment is nothing."
Zhou Zimo, on the other hand, was very calm.
"Such persistence will make me think that you have other motives. Don't tell me that you're planning to give yourself to me?"
Qin Su looked up at him indifferently and said disapprovingly.
As soon as she said this, Zhou Zimo immediately laughed in a low voice. He raised his handsome eyebrows, coughed lightly, and then said with a smile, "You want to get your hands on me?"
Hearing this, Qin Su looked at him coldly and indifferently. "I have no interest in pampered heirs like you, I can't afford to worship someone like you."
As Qin Su said this, she calmly lowered her head and continued to eat her food.
Zhou Zimo paused for a moment before saying, "Then, in your eyes, what kind of pampered heir am I? I would like to hear it. Is your impression of me that bad?"
When Zhou Zimo asked this question, his eyes were a little dim.
"It's not that I have a bad impression, I just don't have the time to play games with you. I want to be a steady and quiet person. I don't want to pursue the meaning of your previous actions, but let me tell you, your actions have already caused me trouble."
Qin Su took the napkin, wiped her mouth briefly, and said.
"Play games? Officer Qin Su, I, Zhou Zimo, have never played such games in feelings. If I tell you that I'm serious and really intend to give myself to you, what do you plan to do? I know you're single now, do I not have even a chance to pursue you?"
Zhou Zimo's tone was light, but his eyes were serious.
When Zhou Zimo said this, Qin Su frowned. "This joke isn't funny. We're definitely not suitable for each other."
Qin Su rejected without hesitation.
"We haven't gotten to know each other, how do you know that we're not suitable? I think we're quite suitable, if we weren't, could we chat like this? A thousand cups of wine aren't too many when drinking with good friends, haven't you heard of this line? Moreover, I don't see any disgust or rejection in your eyes. This proves that you at least acknowledge me as your friend. This is a very good sign, don't you think? Officer Qin Su?"
Zhou Zimo said with a calm expression. He did not feel any embarrassment or disappointment from being rejected. Instead, he appeared even more confident and resolute.
However, Qin Su turned her head away and smiled disdainfully when she heard that, "You're not the type that I like either. President Zhou, you and I are both mature adults. Such childish thoughts will only appear in idol dramas. You're not the almighty male lead, and I'm also not the hypocritical Mary Sue. We can't play an idol drama that starts with a marriage proposal. Besides, I'm a serious soldier. Although I don't have the time to deal with so-called feelings, at least my attitude is still strict, unlike you."
"Like me, like what?? Qin Su, the more you say that, the more I want to win you over. I wasn't very sure at first, but now—"
As Zhou Zimo said this, he suddenly reached out and grabbed Qin Su's hand. He swiftly pulled up her sleeve, and a pure white wrist was immediately visible. However, there was a ferocious wound on that pure white wrist!
It was the wound that she had suffered in order to save Zhou Zimo. Although it had already healed, the wound was very clear, very long, and very ferocious. No wonder she rarely wore short sleeves. Previously, when the weather was hot, she had also worn that army green long shirt.
"What are you doing!?"
Qin Su was shocked by his sudden action. When she reacted, she reached out with a cold expression and grabbed his wrist. She squeezed it hard, and Zhou Zimo only released his hand after feeling a wave of pain.
Qin Su retracted his hand at lightning speed and looked at Zhou Zimo with a cold expression. Her tone was unusually cold. "If you're here to mock or dig out my scars, you have gotten what you wanted."
"Qin Su... I don't have any other intentions. As for the wound on your shoulder, I..."
Although Zhou Zimo was mentally prepared, he could not help but feel a pain in his heart when he saw the entire wound that was exposed. When he saw Qin Su swiftly rolled down her sleeves, he took a deep breath. "I'm sorry..."
"It has nothing to do with you. I was just carrying out my duties."
"No, Qin Su. I think I should be responsible for you. If it wasn't for me..."
Zhou Zimo appeared to be a little incoherent at this moment.
However, Qin Su did not want to hear him say these things, much less see him. She suddenly stood up, turned around, and left...
"There's no need. These are all minor injuries. There are many wounds on my body, this is just one more, you don't have to worry about it. When you're done with your meal, you can go back. Don't come anymore, if you really want to thank me, then let me live in peace."
As soon as Qin Su finished speaking, her thin figure quickly disappeared from the doorway.
Zhou Zimo was stunned for a moment, and his idle hands could not help but clench tightly. He quietly looked in the direction Qin Su had left, and his eyes could not help but darken.
"Qin Su, Qin Su..."
After a long while, he finally whispered her name. In his mind, her face suddenly became exceptionally clear, especially the wound on her hand that he had just seen.
The light in his dark eyes suddenly became firm—
I will make you see me, Zhou Zimo, in the corner of your eyes.
Zhou Zimo told himself this in his heart. He sat for a long time before he got up and left.
...
After Qin Su left the cafeteria, she went back to the office and drank half a glass of water when her mother, Mei Xiaoyue, called her.
Looking at the caller ID on his phone screen, Qin Su felt dizzy. She hesitated for a moment and did not want to answer it, but when the call was about to be hung up, she still answered it.
"Mother, it's me."
A calm voice sounded.
"Qin Su, you finally answered the call. Come here quickly. I'm at the square opposite the industrial building on Chaoyang Avenue. I think I brushed against someone when I was driving, I can't leave. I can't get through to your father's phone, I don't know what to do. The other party is relentless. It's an old man... I'm a little scared... can you come here immediately?"
Mei Xiaoyue's panicked voice was soon heard, and her tone was a little shaky.
Qin Su's face tensed up when she heard that, and she frowned—
"What happened? Did you crash with someone else? Where are you hurt?"
There was a hint of worry in her tone, but she could still maintain her calm.
"I'm not hurt anywhere. It's the other party who's injured. He scratched his skin and said that he's not feeling well, I..."
Mei Xiaoyue's tone was full of panic. She had never encountered such a thing before, especially when she met those people who were threatening her. If she did not handle this matter well, she was afraid that she would get into trouble again. Qin Yi was also in a critical period right now, therefore, she had run out of any ideas.
Hearing that she was fine, Qin Su heaved a sigh of relief, her heart was a little relieved. "Did they send him to the hospital?"
"Not yet, they... Don't be like this, I'll take care of it... Qin Su, come over quickly, I... I'll call your father."
There was a commotion on the other end. No doubt, a dispute must have happened.
Hearing the busy tone on the other end of the phone, Qin Su could not help but feel a headache coming on. Taking a deep breath, she could only turn around and leave the office. She quickly went back to change into casual clothes and walked towards the door.
It was lunchtime right now. Qin Su wanted to go straight to the car. When she hurriedly turned around the corridor, she did not expect to almost bump into Zhou Zimo, who was about to leave.
"What's wrong?"
Zhou Zimo reached out his hand to support her almost instantly. His dark eyes were very keen to catch the trace of anxiety between her brows.
Qin Su quickly steadied her body. She raised her gaze and saw that it was Zhou Zimo.
Zhou Zimo was naturally a little puzzled as well—
She had already changed out of the camouflage uniform she was wearing earlier. At this moment, she was wearing casual clothes. The loose black casual clothes she was wearing made her look even slimmer. However, she was very energetic and looked like she was in a hurry, it was obvious that she was in a hurry to leave.
"Why haven't you left yet?"
Qin Su frowned and looked at Zhou Zimo in front of her.
Zhou Zimo was stunned for a moment before he said, "Can't wait to not see me? I was just about to leave. Where are you going? You're in such a hurry. Do you need a ride?"
Zhou Zimo waved the car keys that he had just taken out from his pocket and asked.
Qin Su was silent for a few seconds before she quickly reached out and took the car keys from his hand—
It would take a few more minutes to get the car from here, and she did not even know if the car was there. The company commander seemed to have said that he was going out for a while, so Qin Su did not want to waste too much time, so she made the swift decision.
She quickly turned around and walked towards the door.
Looking at the slender figure walking forward, Zhou Zimo's handsome face quickly softened with a faint smile. He casually put one hand into his trouser pocket, then unhurriedly followed after her.
Zhou Zimo's car was parked outside the door, and the two of them got into the car at the fastest speed.
The driver was Qin Su, while Zhou Zimo sat comfortably in the front passenger seat.
Qin Su's driving skills were very good to begin with. When she was undergoing special training, driving skills was one of the tests. However, she was not used to driving a luxury car like Zhou Zimo's.
After driving for a distance, Qin Su suddenly stopped the car. She frowned and looked at the man beside her who was leaning sideways and leisurely looking out of the window.
"What's wrong?"
When he felt the car stop, Zhou Zimo, who was looking at the scenery outside the car, suddenly turned his head to look at her.
"You drive."
Qin Su said directly. Her tone was very cold and carried a hint of an order.
Zhou Zimo paused for a moment and looked at her silently. However, Qin Su had already gotten out of the car.
...
"What happened? Why are you so anxious?"
In less than a minute, the car started up again. Zhou Zimo skillfully steered the steering wheel as he tilted his head and glanced at her. He asked, "It's rare to see you in such a hurry."
"Drive your car properly. Don't act like you know me all that well."
Qin Su did not even look at him, her gaze still fixed on her phone screen.
Zhou Zimo coughed lightly, feeling extremely aggrieved in his heart—
He had never met a woman who treated him like this. In the past, every woman would be all over him, or they would just pretend to be cold and aloof. But now, this Qin Su, Zhou Zimo knew her very well!
With such an ice-cold face, all the tricks to pick up girls were useless to her. Forget a good attitude, if she would talk to him, that would already be considered quite friendly.
"If you don't tell me, how will I know where to drive the car?"
Zhou Zimo looked at her innocently and said in a low voice.
Only then did Qin Su cast him a sidelong glance and put her phone to the side of the screen. The map had already been pulled up.
"Follow the directions. My mother has met with some trouble at the World Trade Center on Chaoyang Avenue. You just need to send me there."
At this moment, her tone had softened a little.
"Aunty? What trouble? Do you need my help?"
Zhou Zimo was quite polite and concerned.
"Driving your car well is the greatest help."
Qin Su narrowed her eyes at him and said.
Zhou Zimo was not angry when he heard that. He increased the speed of the car slightly, and the wind continuously blew in through the half-opened window. He could faintly smell the unique cold fragrance on her body that lingered for a long time...