CHAPTER 269: CHAPTER 269 DISTRACTED

As soon as Zhou Hansheng thought of Shen Qingqing, he saw Jiang Zhixun.

An inexplicable feeling of guilt and shame surfaced.

Shen Qingqing had remarried Jiang Zhixun; the man in the distance was her legal partner.

Other men should no longer think of her.

He pressed his lips together and pushed those unrealistic thoughts out of his mind.

Carefully choosing his words, pondering what he should say to Jiang Zhixun.

Zhou Hansheng had not thought of anything substantial when Jiang Zhixun had already ridden his bicycle away.

He did not stop.

Zhou Hansheng was momentarily stunned.

Then he thought, indeed he and Jiang Zhixun were not on chatting terms.

Even if they met by chance, they should treat each other as strangers.

Following Zhou Hansheng’s gaze, Yu Wei saw a man riding a bicycle.

Wearing a shirt and suit pants.

With a buzz cut, sleeves rolled up slightly, revealing tanned forearms.

He looked neat even from the back; his demeanor set him apart from ordinary pedestrians.

"Hansheng, is that someone you know?"

Zhou Hansheng, with a touch of irritation in his eyes, said, "I don’t know him."

He and Jiang Zhixun had never officially been introduced; the few times they met were because Jiang Zhixun clung to Shen Qingqing.

Thinking of this, Zhou Hansheng felt a sense of grievance.

Why was it that when Jiang Zhixun pestered persistently, Qingqing could forgive?

And he... Qingqing never looked back?

Zhou Hansheng felt downcast, obviously distracted.

Women’s intuition can be very accurate sometimes; he seemed to be thinking of Shen Qingqing.

Yu Wei had heard her mother-in-law complain more than once that Hansheng’s ex-girlfriend was a spendthrift.

She not only spent lavishly but also had her nose in the air, didn’t care for family, and was difficult to get along with.

Later, she remarried her ex-husband.

Her ex-husband was a soldier.

Could it be that he was Shen Qingqing’s current lover?

Thinking of this, Yu Wei glanced at the departing man again; he was in good shape and probably good-looking too.

Very masculine.

It was said that his family background was remarkable, unreachable for ordinary people.

No wonder Shen Qingqing, a university lecturer, chose her ex-husband over the Zhou family’s son.

Climbing the social ladder, she could understand.

Yu Wei had never met Shen Qingqing but had heard much about her from her mother-in-law.

She envied Shen Qingqing.

Even felt a bit jealous.

A good man at her beck and call, a respectable job, who wouldn’t want such a life?

But she also knew in her heart that jealousy was useless.

Fortunately, Shen Qingqing was married and wouldn’t come back to look for Hansheng anymore.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have a chance at all.

There’s no need to hold grudges against someone who won’t appear in her life.

To avoid getting irrational and doing something stupid that would upset the Zhou Family.

Yu Wei smiled and asked Zhou Hansheng, "What do you want to eat tonight? We can buy something on the way."

Zhou Hansheng was very busy with work, returning to work as soon as his wedding leave ended.

Sometimes, when busy, he didn’t even come home.

It had been a while since they got married, but Yu Wei and Zhou Hansheng hadn’t spent much time together.

She still felt unfamiliar.

Spending more time with Zhou Hansheng would be beneficial for enhancing their relationship.

The idea of buying groceries together seemed romantic.

Yu Wei looked at Zhou Hansheng expectantly; the emotions in her eyes were so obvious that Zhou Hansheng couldn’t bring himself to refuse.

He liked Shen Qingqing, but he was married now.

He couldn’t hurt an innocent woman.

Nodding, he said flatly, "Hmm, let’s go take a look together."

Yu Wei knew that Zhou Hansheng didn’t have feelings for her.

But as long as he was willing to accept her and cultivate a relationship with her, it was a good thing.

Her smile deepened, "Should we buy some fish? I’ve heard eating fish makes you smart."

Afraid of Zhou Hansheng misunderstanding, she added, "You’re already very smart and capable, but since you use your brain a lot, eating some fish could be beneficial."

Zhou Hansheng was thinking, Shen Qingqing also liked eating fish.

She knew many recipes.

The fish soup she used to make was especially delicious.

"Hansheng?"

He was distracted once again, which rendered Yu Wei a bit helpless.

No matter how hard she tried, was she unable to close the gap between them?

"Sorry, I was just thinking about a case."

His tone was flat, not a hint of guilt.

Yu Wei wondered if she was overthinking.

She smiled awkwardly, "I’m sorry to bother you."

Making a gesture to zip her lips, "Be careful while walking, don’t bump into people."

Yu Wei’s gaze fell on Zhou Hansheng’s hands, "A doctor as skilled as you should especially protect yourself to save lives and help more patients."

Zhou Hansheng felt a little dazed.

From a young age, the elders had high expectations of him.

Being the most excellent and outstanding was seen as a matter of course.

Birds of a feather flock together.

He was surrounded by equally remarkable people.

It was the first time Zhou Hansheng had met someone like Yu Wei, who admired him with such an awe-filled gaze.

Suddenly, he felt a bit soft-hearted.

She hadn’t read much, had limited insight, which was why she admired him.

If it were Qingqing...

Zhou Hansheng quickly cut off that thought.

Speaking openly to Yu Wei, "We’re married now, but you’re an individual with your own freedom. You don’t need to take care of my daily needs or accommodate me in everything. You can develop your interests or even go back to school. People should live for themselves."

His intention was for Yu Wei to find herself while elevating herself a bit.

Once she had enough insight, she wouldn’t blindly idolize him.

Only then could their relationship be equal.

Otherwise, Zhou Hansheng felt like he was taking advantage of her; he wasn’t actually that great and could make mistakes too.

Yu Wei’s idolization of him could easily cloud her judgment, and she would suffer for it.

The curve of Yu Wei’s mouth stiffened a bit.

Uneasily pinching the hem of her clothes.

What did he mean?

Was he implying he didn’t think she matched him because she didn’t go to college?

If she could, she’d also like to go to college, being a glorious and dignified student.

But she tried and just couldn’t pass.

Since she wasn’t cut out for it, she’d come off as imitating Shen Qingqing if she stubbornly tried to learn.

Studying for years without achieving anything, people would laugh at her to no end.

She wasn’t a genius; she couldn’t excel at everything.

If studying wasn’t feasible, then she could take care of the family.

Having a few more children would surely stabilize her marriage with Zhou Hansheng.

Yu Wei quickly adjusted her expression, "I, I don’t have many hobbies or am not good at studying; housework is easy for me. As long as I can take care of you and mom and dad, I feel useful."

Afraid of being mocked by Zhou Hansheng, Yu Wei dared not look at his expression.

After all, his ex-girlfriend was a talented woman, and studying was the easiest thing for Shen Qingqing.

Easier than eating or drinking.

Zhou Hansheng didn’t know how to persuade Yu Wei; seeing her resistant attitude, he lost the opportunity to say what he had prepared.

He wasn’t forcing Yu Wei, just offering a suggestion.

If she wasn’t willing, he had nothing further to say.

"You decide for yourself."

Zhou Hansheng’s expression remained calm, saying nothing more.

Yu Wei furrowed her brow in frustration, probably thinking he was mad, finding her unambitious.

But even if she changed her mind now, Zhou Hansheng wouldn’t view her differently.

He’d only think she was indecisive, changing her mind frequently, which was annoying.

Forget it.

Taking care of the family was more important.

After all, her mother-in-law favored her mainly because she was diligent and could take good care of Hansheng, right?

If her husband didn’t love her, she needed her mother-in-law’s approval even more.

Otherwise, it would be disastrous if both sides were dissatisfied!