"Zhanpeng, is it convenient for you? I want to…talk to you." When Shunjuan returned home, she thought about it and dialed Zhanpeng's number.
"Ah, Shunjuan! What's the matter?" Zhanpeng was a little surprised when he heard Shunjuan's voice. Ever since the divorce, Shunjuan had never called him.
" I..." Shunjuan was a little excited when she heard Zhanpeng's voice. She didn't know what to say.
"You must be busy, right? I have something to do now. Can I call you back later?”
"Ah…that's good…"
·Free pottery classroom·
Zhanpeng didn't have any urgent matters to attend to, but he felt that if he were to go out with Shunjuan, he should at least inform Suixin first.
" Follow the Heart." Zhan Peng stood behind Follow the Heart and hesitated for a long time before finally calling out to him.
"Hmm?" Suixin was tidying up her student's work when she raised her head.
" That…just now…" Zhanpeng seemed to be a little speechless.
"What is it? Are you hesitating?" Suixin's understanding smile was reassuring.
"Just now, Shunjuan called and said that she had something to talk to me. I think I need to tell you first.”Zhanpeng said apologetically.
"I thought something was wrong. Is it because of this?”She turned around and pulled Zhanpeng's hand." We're not young anymore. I won't be jealous like a child because of this." Besides, I owe Sister Shunjuan a lot. I feel an indescribable guilt towards her, but I don't know what I can do to help her. If she needs your help, go ahead and help her. It's not easy for her to be alone.”Suixin said in an understanding manner, but the attentive Zhanpeng could still see a trace of sadness in Suixin's eyes, but most of it was self-blame.
" Suixin, I can tell that you're blaming yourself the moment you mention this matter. However, this is the fate that the heavens have arranged for us. Perhaps it's a debt of love that we owe in our previous lives. There was no reason for feelings, right?”Zhanpeng held Suixin's shoulders with both hands." Don't blame yourself anymore. I will help her in whatever way I can."”Zhanpeng comforted Suixin.
"Good!" Suixin gave Zhanpeng a reassuring smile. Although she still blamed herself, at least she couldn't make Zhanpeng worry anymore. She was in a difficult position. The uneasiness and sadness in her heart were no less than others, but what could she do? His uncontrollable emotions back then had caused all the mistakes today. Sigh, perhaps this was a helpless life.
" Then I'll be leaving." Zhan Peng patted Suixin's shoulder and walked out of the door.
Even though he comforted Suixin not to blame himself, he still felt guilty. He felt that he owed Shunjuan a lot. But what could he do? He and Shunjuan's personalities were completely incompatible. They would still become a pair of resentful couples when they returned. They would also let down a woman who had wandered alone for most of her life and a daughter who had been separated for many years. Zhanpeng's heart was in a mess. He picked up the phone." [Where are you?] Ah, then I'll go over right away."
Zhanpeng drove to Shunjuan's house. He parked the car in front of the gate and got out.
This place used to be his home, but now that he was back, it felt so different. It was somewhat familiar, but also somewhat unfamiliar. Zhanpeng raised his head and looked thoughtfully at his former home. He took a deep breath and walked in.
Shunjuan was already waiting in the living room. She had even put on her makeup carefully. Although she already understood that Zhanpeng would never turn back, she didn't put on makeup to make him turn back. Although she had been worn out by the merciless years, she still had this bit of self-esteem. She didn't want Zhanpeng to see her dispirited appearance.
Zhanpeng walked into the room. The door was not locked. He did not know if the owner was negligent or was waiting for him on purpose. He walked into the house that had once belonged to him. It was quiet, dead silent. He slowly walked into the living room and saw Shunjuan sitting there.
When Shunjuan saw Zhanpeng, she stood up in a hurry. However, she suddenly felt that she had lost her composure. She wanted to turn back and sit down, but she felt that this movement was too big. Therefore, she didn't know whether to stand or sit. She stood there awkwardly.
Zhanpeng saw that Shunjuan had put on makeup, but the thick foundation couldn't hide her aging face. He hadn't noticed Shunjuan like this before. Could it be that she had become like this in the past few months? He had heavy dark circles under his eyes, and his hair had grown longer. However, he didn't seem to have the time to cut it. He clearly didn't have the sharpness he used to have. He had lost a lot of weight, and his cheekbones were clearly protruding.
The two of them stood awkwardly on the spot for a long time without making a sound.
"You…how have you been recently?" Shun Juan was the first to break the awkward silence.
"Uh…I'm fine…How about you?”Zhanpeng scratched the corner of his eye with his right index finger, not knowing what to say. However, she felt that her last sentence,"What about you?"”It was inappropriate to ask because it was obvious from her face that she was not doing well.
" I'm alright…" Shunjuan said with empty eyes and slowly slid onto the sofa.
Zhanpeng looked at Shunjuan and said that she was fine. It seemed that Shunjuan was still as stubborn as before and did not yield. However, it would be fine if she didn't say anything. What could she say?
" Have a seat." Shunjuan pointed at a seat across the table.
" Sir…Sir, Madam, please have some tea…" Ah Xiu hadn't seen Sir for a long time. She was a little surprised to see Zhanpeng. She hurriedly served tea and left.
"Is there something you need from me?" Zhanpeng asked.
"Ah!" Shunjuan remembered Manager Wang's call just now and had to talk about the company. After all, this company was founded by the two of them when they were young. She didn't want to see the company destroyed in her own hands.
She forced herself to look energetic and tried her best to act strong." I've been very busy recently. An old friend asked me to help out at his company. I couldn't refuse because of my face. I might have to go on a business trip or something. I'm so busy. Look, I even have dark circles under my eyes.”Shunjuan acted like she was acting. Every word she said consumed a lot of her energy, like a knife stabbing into her heart. However, even if she had tears, she had to keep them in her heart. She still had this bit of self-esteem. What else could she do? She could even hold him back and cry for him to come back? She gritted her teeth and continued," That's why I can't spare any time for that Dongzhan company. I can't take care of it. Please take it back. It's a pity that it's closed down just like that.”
Hearing Shunjuan's words, Zhan Peng was shocked. He didn't expect Shunjuan to say such a thing. But if that wasn't the case, then what? Although Zhanpeng was meticulous, he knew that this sentence wasn't very reliable, but he still couldn't guess why.
" Shunjuan, you don't have any source of income…" Zhanpeng tried to decline.
"Aiya, what do you mean by no source? I'm doing very well at my friend's place now. They give me a lot of money! Don't be so wishy-washy. Hurry up and agree. I don't want to quarrel with you.”Shunjuan still said strongly,"Take it back. Otherwise, it will go bankrupt."”
"Then, I'll give you a sum of money every month.”Zhanpeng said apologetically.
"What money? I used to have savings and now I have a salary. I don't care about your money. You should just keep busy. I've put the contract and all the procedures in Dongzhan's office. You can do it yourself. I'm busy and I won't care! Alright, if there's nothing else, you can go. I'm still very busy!”
"Then…Alright, I'll be leaving. Find me if you need anything." Zhanpeng saw that Shunjuan had already given the order to leave, so he turned around and walked out of the house.
Watching Zhanpeng leave, Shunjuan's strong pretense suddenly collapsed, as if she had suddenly lost her support. She collapsed on the sofa, tears pouring down like a flood.
She had no choice. If she didn't lie like this and return the company to Zhanpeng, the company would definitely go bankrupt. If she didn't ask him to leave, she couldn't guarantee that she wouldn't cry in front of Zhanpeng, even though he hadn't seen him in person for a long time, even though she wanted to see him every time she went to the pottery classroom.
Shunjuan leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes. Tears rolled down her cheeks.
" I'm tired…" she muttered…
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