Chapter 677: 677 cold heart
Yuanyuan heard Da Yang’s heartfelt words and felt incredibly moved.
She thought about how she would treat Da Yang well in the future, making sure he receives far more than the pension he could ever get.
At night, Yuanyuan pondered on what she should do in the future; with the year 1969 approaching, any plans would face restrictions.
Forget it, she already had four people around her. Adding one more wouldn’t matter.
After they left, Zhang Chunsheng paced in the office, quickening his steps, then suddenly swept everything off his desk onto the floor.
But it still couldn’t extinguish the fire in his heart, and he picked up a chair, slamming it hard against the table.
Zhou Cong, outside, heard the noise inside but dared not enter.
He already knew what had happened earlier.
Zhou Cong was also very dissatisfied in his heart, yet he knew Zhang Chunsheng had no other choice.
So he left Zhang Chunsheng inside to vent his anger.
Zhang Chunsheng felt he needed to do something; his inner grievance almost drove him insane.
He continued pacing in the office. He realized he had truly lost Yuanyuan. She was a woman who despised evil passionately.
She wouldn’t let this matter go easily, regardless of the reason. Anyway, Cao Minzhu, who was carried away, didn’t look good.
God must be protecting her, right? He had been with her all the while, and she never approached Cao Minzhu.
Karma, this is karma. He used to not believe it, but now he did.
Losing Yuanyuan made Zhang Chunsheng’s heart ache terribly. For the first time, he considered leaving. Now that Da Yang has left, even if he held on for a month, what about after a month?
He wondered what would happen when Hu Zi returned. He knew well about the six of them.
Perhaps only Daqing would remain, and the others, knowing the situation, would likely submit their resignation.
About fifteen minutes later, Zhang Chunsheng calmed down. He knew Zhou Cong was outside and called him in to tidy up, then drove off.
Driving aimlessly, he arrived at Yuanyuan’s door, stopped the car, and sat there looking at the door.
He lacked the courage to call the door. Even if he did, how would he explain the betrayal between him and Yuanyuan?
If he encountered such a thing, he wouldn’t simply let it go. Besides, they touched Yuanyuan’s critical weakness.
He stayed outside for an hour before driving away.
Lost is lost. Never again can it return to the way it was.
Zhang Chunsheng met Zeng Zhenqing, and without saying a word, he sat there with his head down.
"Did you find out?"
"Yes. There’s no future anymore."
Zeng Zhenqing knew as well, but had no idea what twisted logic from above could justify such an unforgivable act.
How would he face Xiao Su in the future? They had just saved him, and now he repaid kindness with betrayal.
This truly risked breaking her heart. He was also very troubled now.
Facing Zhang Chunsheng sitting dazed before him, he didn’t know what to say.
This time, he saw through Zhang Chunsheng’s little schemes, but they were destined to go unrewarded. Yuanyuan was essentially a cold person, and the incident of losing her memory only made her even more distanced.
Zeng Zhenqing had much work to do, so he no longer paid attention to Zhang Chunsheng; this matter had to be resolved by Zhang himself.
Yuanyuan did not tell Zhan Yunzhao and the others about her affair; they knew something bad had happened, but not what. They felt too embarrassed to ask, but recognized another person joined among them, clearly someone well-trained.
Time reached the twentieth of the twelfth lunar month, and Yang Chunsheng would return on the twenty-second, so Yuanyuan biked over to deliver nutritional supplements.
"Take these back, and have Aunt divide them up."
"Alright, I understand. Yuanyuan, my mom might come over."
"Just tell her we’re not at home."
Yang Chunsheng was also quite troubled; after all, this matter was kept secret from his family initially. When his mom came, he could only say they weren’t home.
She went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some things. With six people now, it would be quite lively during New Year’s.
She saw Zhang Chunsheng’s car at the door of her home, frowned a bit, knowing rationally what he did wasn’t wrong, but emotionally, she couldn’t accept it.
Hearing the commotion, Wei Guangxiang came out. "I could’ve gone shopping. It’s so cold."
The capital’s winter was truly freezing for the four of them, unlike the south, where the chill was a dry, biting cold accompanied by northwest winds.
"I’m more adapted than you all, this temperature is bearable to me."
Wei Guangxiang smiled, moving everything from the car into the warehouse.
He even gave Yuanyuan a meaningful look, hinting Zhang Chunsheng had come. However, Da Yang hadn’t emerged, indicating he was inside talking with him.
It was much warmer in the living room. The day before, Zeng Yixin bought more coal and wood to keep burning.
Zeng Hongling poured her a cup of hot water. "Have some water. Yuanyuan, why is it so cold here?"
"Cold? I’m northern, don’t find it too uncomfortable."
"I hardly want to get out of bed. This large kang is far more comfortable than the bed."
Yuanyuan laughed because every morning, Zeng Hongling was the last to get up.
Zeng Yixin and Wei Guangxiang went to the kitchen to cook; they took turns cooking now, enjoying the privilege of eating ready meals.
She finished her cup of water, while Da Yang and Zhang Chunsheng entered the living room.
Zhang Chunsheng looked directly at Yuanyuan, "Let’s talk."
Zeng Hongling and Zhan Yunzhao sensibly left, and seeing his sister-in-law’s glance, Da Yang unwillingly departed as well.
"I’m sorry."
Yuanyuan shook her head. Didn’t respond?
Zhang Chunsheng gave a wry smile, knowing it would be like this. Indeed, they could never be called friends, just familiar strangers.
He offered no defense for himself; betrayal was betrayal. No justification could suffice.
"I came to deliver your New Year’s goods. It’s something you deserve. Also, I need to talk to Da Yang."
Yuanyuan was indifferent; whether Da Yang stayed or left was his decision.
"It’s a pity for Da Yang to leave like this."
"Telling me doesn’t change anything; I don’t mind."
"Yuanyuan, could you persuade Da Yang? There aren’t many like him at the garrison, crucial tasks are hard to perform without him. I can’t agree to his departure."
"I repeat, I have no opinion. You’re the leader; talk to him yourself."
Looking at Yuanyuan’s indifference, Zhang Chunsheng felt pain piercing through his heart.