"I should be grateful, I should be grateful. If it hadn't been for your help, brother, I would have been completely embarrassed today."
Wei Zhuo was very enthusiastic. Although he usually kept his eyes high, today he really kept his attitude low. After all, he was in a foreign country and Zhou Chen didn't know him, but he was able to stand up and help him. He was really very kind.
gratitude.
Zhou Chen smiled indifferently and started chatting with Wei Zhuo.
"You are not an international student, right? Are you here to have fun?"
"Yes, I came to the United States with my friends to play. Brother, are you a local?"
Although Wei Zhuo's English is poor, he still has good eyesight. The foreigners in this restaurant are obviously very respectful to Zhou Chen, and they know him at first glance.
Zhou Chen nodded and said: "Yes, I have lived here for many years. There is something very important in the wallet you lost?"
Wei Zhuo replied: "Yeah, it doesn't matter what the money is. It's just that some of my documents are in my wallet. It would be quite troublesome if I lost them."
"The security situation abroad is not as good as at home. It is best not to keep important things in your wallet."
Zhou Chen saw that Wei Zhuo had little experience, so he gave a reminder.
"I'm looking for help to see if I can find your wallet. What does your wallet look like and what are its characteristics?"
He also wanted to help Wei Zhuo because he was a compatriot. If he was from other countries, he wouldn't even bother to ask. He had no choice but to help his relatives and not help.
When Wei Zhuo heard that Zhou Chen was willing to help, he hurriedly described: "It's a black wallet with several thousand dollars in it, as well as my photo ID..."
"Okay, I'll ask someone to help you look for it."
With that said, Zhou Chen returned to his table and picked up his cell phone.
Wang Ying asked: "What's going on?"
"A compatriot in China has lost his wallet. I'm asking someone to help him look for it. Wait for me for a while."
"good."
Zhou Chen quickly dialed the phone.
"Uncle Kuan, do me a favor. I have a friend who lost his wallet. He lost it at the Kenmet restaurant. It must have been taken away by someone. This is your territory. Please help me find it. Okay, I
wait for your call."
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Chen said to Wei Zhuo: "I have asked someone to look for him, but it may take a while. You can sit here for a while."
"No problem, brother, thank you so much."
Wei Zhuo didn't have much hope, but he still thanked Zhou Chen very much for his help, and then walked to the dining table with Zhou Chen.
When Wang Ying saw Zhou Chen bringing someone over, she stood up politely.
"This is my girlfriend, Wang Ying, and this is my friend from Shanghai, Wei Zhuo."
Wang Ying nodded coldly: "Hello."
Wei Zhuo spoke enthusiastically in Shanghainese: "Nong is good, Nong is good."
"Sit down and wait for a while."
Wei Zhuo was not that kind of rigid person, so he sat down next to Zhou Chen and started chatting with Zhou Chen. In a foreign country and meeting compatriots, they became familiar with each other after a while.
Wang Ying did not interrupt the conversation between the two. After eating, she sat there quietly and played with her mobile phone.
Wei Zhuo was very grateful to Zhou Chen for helping him, and told him whatever he had to say, including his origins and so on.
After listening to his introduction, Zhou Chen realized that Wei Zhuo's family was not simple. His father was a high-ranking official in Shanghai and his family was wealthy.
In short, Wei Zhuo is a second-generation official, similar to Yang Cheng and others.
Wei Zhuo learned that Zhou Chen had studied in Beiqing, and his girlfriend was from the capital and was still in college. He would be returning to China in a few days. He was very happy and actively invited Zhou Chen to hang out with him. He was very generous.
He patted his chest and promised that as long as Zhou Chen goes, no matter what he does, he will cover it all.
It can be seen that although Wei Zhuo has a strong playboy temperament, he is still a good person.
Zhou Chen responded with a smile and said that he would go to Shanghai to hang out with him if he had time.
After a while, Wei Zhuo's cell phone rang. It was his friend, and he immediately became angry and cursed to vent his anger.
Within half an hour, his friend came to the restaurant, and Wei Zhuo complained to him, scolding him for not answering the phone and embarrassing himself.
"Zhou Chen, this is my friend, Shitou, Shitou, my name is Brother Chen. If it weren't for Zhou Chen, I might really have to eat the King's meal today."
Shitou immediately politely called Zhou Chen brother, and Zhou Chen faced him with a smile.
They were both young people, and they soon started chatting. Wei Zhuo also asked Shi Shi to pay the money back to Zhou Chen, but Zhou Chen refused. Wei Zhuo didn't insist on it. He could also see that Zhou Chen didn't care about hundreds of dollars.
Beautiful knife.
From the conversation between Wei Zhuo and Shi Shi, Zhou Chen could also see that Wei Zhuo was the main character between the two.
About an hour later, Uncle Kuan's phone call came back.
"Found it? Okay, bring it over."
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Chen said to Wei Zhuo: "We found the person, go and meet him?"
When Wei Zhuo heard this, he immediately gritted his teeth and shouted: "Of course I want to see you. Damn it, if you dare to steal my things, I want to see what this grandson looks like."
As he said that, he and Shitou stood up.
"OK."
Zhou Chen said to Wang Ying in a gentle voice: "Yingying, you sit here for a while, I will take them to get their wallets back."
Wang Ying nodded and said, "You go ahead, I'll wait for you here."
Zhou Chen led Wei Zhuo and Shitou out of the restaurant and came to a remote alley not far away, where many people had gathered.
As soon as they saw Zhou Chen approaching, the two people guarding the alley immediately shouted respectfully: "Master Zhou, Uncle Kuan is waiting for you inside."
Zhou Chen nodded and walked into the alleyway. Wei Zhuo and Shitou behind him looked at each other, a little surprised and a little nervous, but they still followed Zhou Chen closely.
As soon as Zhou Chen walked into the alleyway, he saw a middle-aged man in his forties walking over and cursing.
"Ah Chen, we found him. He is a black-skinned, very naughty guy. He dared to resist. One brother's hand was scratched by him with a knife."
"So arrogant?"
Zhou Chen was also a little surprised, but when he heard that he was a black man, he was relieved. This group of people is already a representative if they are not smart.
"Uncle Kuan, this is my friend Wei Zhuo, Shitou."
"Uncle Kuan, this area of Chinatown can be protected."
Zhou Chen introduced Uncle Kuan and Wei Zhuo to each other, and Wei Zhuo immediately said gratefully: "Hello, Uncle Kuan, I'm really sorry to trouble you."
Uncle Kuan waved his hand: "You are friends of Ah Chen, that is, friends of our Huaqing Gang. If this gangster dares to steal your wallet, you must take care of it."
Wei Zhuo and Shitou both took a deep breath. Judging from their posture, they were obviously gang members. However, they were even more surprised that Zhou Chen actually found the person within two hours of losing his wallet. Such efficiency.
Much taller than the police.
Uncle Kuan waved his hand: "Bring the things and people here and show them to these two little brothers."
Several young men immediately dragged a tall black man over. Yes, they were dragged. This man injured a brother. Naturally, no one could spare him. Now he was beaten half to death.
Another person handed a wallet to Wei Zhuo.
Wei Zhuo's eyes suddenly lit up, he took it and looked at it for a few times, then said to Zhou Chen: "It's my wallet, thank you, brother."
Zhou Chen nodded: "Since it's right, then the property will be returned to its original owner. What do you want to do with this person?"
Wei Zhuo hesitated for a moment, then walked up to the man and kicked him a few times.
"Damn it, you stole my wallet. If you were in China, I would fucking kill you."
When Uncle Kuan saw this scene, he glanced at Zhou Chen in surprise. Zhou Chen just smiled and didn't take it seriously.
After a few kicks, Wei Zhuo calmed down and stepped back. He took out the several thousand dollars in his wallet and handed it to Uncle Kuan.
"Uncle Kuan, I just heard that a brother was injured. These are medical expenses. Please don't refuse, Uncle Kuan."
Uncle Kuan didn't answer and looked at Zhou Chen, who nodded.
"Take it, Uncle Kuan. Treat that brother and buy some supplies. Don't be injured in vain. As for this guy, throw him out of Chinatown. If he dares to appear in Chinatown again, you can watch and deal with it."
With Zhou Chen's words, Uncle Kuan asked his younger brother to collect Wei Zhuo's money, and then asked his younger brother to drag the man away.
"Ah Chen, I'll leave first."
"Thank you, Uncle Kuan. I'll treat you to tea in two days."
"There's no need to drink tea. Uncle Xing said that no one is allowed to disturb you recently, so that you can have a good time with your girlfriend. Haha, let's go."
Wei Zhuo got his wallet back, and there was a lot of stuff in it. He was very happy, and kept thanking him. Finally, he and Zhou Chen left their numbers for each other, and then said goodbye. However, before leaving, he said that he would give
Zhou Chen served a drink to thank him.
Zhou Chen also said a few polite words, then returned to the restaurant and met Wang Ying.
Wei Zhuo and Shi Shi returned to the hotel together, and Shi Shi couldn't help but say: "Wei Shao, that guy just now is awesome. I've heard of the Huaqing Gang, the largest Chinese gang in Chinatown. Look at his attitude, he's really awesome."
Wei Zhuo said: "I didn't expect that this guy is so powerful, but he is really nice. He doesn't even know me, so he is willing to help. I guess it is because we are compatriots. You can find a place tomorrow and we will entertain you."
Look at him, he helped me, and I, Wei Zhuo, have to express my gratitude."
"No problem, leave it to me and I'll make sure it's done." Shitou assured, patting his chest.
So the next day, Wei Zhuo called Zhou Chen and invited him to have dinner with him. Zhou Chen couldn't refuse, so he agreed.
When he asked Wang Ying if she wanted to go, Wang Ying refused directly.
"You guys are eating, I won't go. I'm going out for a walk with grandma today."
Tao Li also agreed: "Xiaochen, you go and do your work. I'll take Yingying to have a facial. It's more comfortable than being with you guys."
"Oh well."
Zhou Chen naturally wouldn't object, so he asked the driver to drive to the hotel Wei Zhuo and the others had booked.
Wei Zhuo was indeed generous. He booked the best hotel and ordered the best wine. He finished drinking at noon, took Zhou Chen out to play in the afternoon, and even took Zhou Chen to a bar in the evening. The money was spent by throwing it around.
.
Although Zhou Chen rarely goes to bars and other places now, he is no stranger to these places. He has lived for so long and has never played in anything.
Wei Zhuo was indeed generous. When he came to the bar, he ordered all good wines. He also attracted many beautiful foreign girls, and even recommended two of them to Zhou Chen.
"No, I don't need it."
Zhou Chen rejected the approach of the two white women. Wei Zhuo hugged the two men and asked cheerfully in Chinese: "Achen, do you dislike me?"
Picking up the wine glass, Zhou Chen took a sip gently and said, "It doesn't matter. The main thing is that I don't want to do this now."
Wei Zhuo thought of Wang Ying he met yesterday, and blinked clearly: "I understand, I understand, then I won't force you."
"Don't worry about me, you can have fun."
Zhou Chen sat quietly. During this period, many girls wanted to come over and strike up a conversation, but they were all politely rejected by him.
It's not that he doesn't like women, it's mainly because he is really not interested in the women he talks to. Furthermore, with Wang Ying in this world, he has never thought of indulging himself.
Wei Zhuo played for a while, then sat back next to Zhou Chen, and started chatting with Zhou Chen. He was very surprised to learn that Zhou Chen was an investor, and took the initiative to invite Zhou Chen to invest in Shanghai, saying that he had a good reputation there.
Stay and wait...
Zhou Chen went back after playing with Wei Zhuo and Shitou until after two o'clock.
To his surprise, when he went upstairs, he saw Wang Ying walking over in her pajamas, and he stretched out his hand to stop her.
"Don't come over here, you smell like tobacco and alcohol."
Wang Ying frowned slightly: "Where did you go to play?"
Zhou Chen sighed: "That boy Wei Zhuo insisted on going to the bar, but he couldn't resist him, so he went over and sat down. He drank a lot and smelled very bad."
"bar?"
Wang Ying's eyes suddenly became sharper, and she looked Zhou Chen up and down with a look of doubt on her face.
"You're not going to mess around behind my back, are you?"
Zhou Chen nodded her head angrily and walked aside.
"What are you thinking about? With you, how can I go out and cause trouble? You can rest assured about this kind of thing."
Wang Ying looked into Zhou Chen's eyes, and Zhou Chen looked at him naturally without fear. This made her relieved. She believed that Zhou Chen would not lie to her.
"Then go and take a shower. You smell bad. I'll go back to your room and get you some clothes."
"good."
Zhou Chen quickly took a shower and changed into pajamas. When he returned to the room, he saw that Wang Ying was still awake, so he went to bed and hugged her.
"You're up so late, are you worried about me?"
"Well, I can't sleep well without you. That Wei Zhuo looks just like Yang Cheng and others."
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "My girlfriend still has good taste. You are right. He is indeed similar to the second generation of Yang Cheng and others, but he has a pretty good temper."
After chatting with Wei Zhuo for a day, he roughly figured out what kind of person Wei Zhuo was. He was a playboy, but he was very loyal and a person who could be friends with.
Wang Ying leaned on Zhou Chen's shoulder and whispered: "I don't care who you make friends with, as long as you don't mess around outside."
She is a relatively sober type in the world. She knows that if a man wants to become bad, it is not something that a woman can stop if she wants to, so she chooses to believe that Zhou Chen will not let her down, because Zhou Chen has given her enough in the past two years.
confidence.
Zhou Chen hugged Wang Ying tightly and said softly: "As I said before, believe me, in this world, we are destined to be a couple for the rest of our lives."
"Um."
Wang Ying likes the phrase "two people for life" very much, especially when it comes from Zhou Chen's mouth.
"I'm going back in a few days, and I really can't bear to leave you."
Zhou Chen said softly: "Then I will go back with you. After sending you back, I will stay with you for a while and then come back."
Wang Ying suddenly beamed: "You want to send me back?"
"After I take care of the things at hand these days, I'll go back with you. I'll call Xiaozhou tomorrow to see if he can return home."
"I guess he won't go back. Didn't you tell me that? He won't be willing to pay for the air ticket."
"Let me ask, it's his business whether he replies or not."
"have a rest."
"Um."
One night passed, and in the afternoon of the next day, Wei Zhuo called Zhou Chen again and invited him to drive out for fun together, but Zhou Chen refused because of a company meeting.
After calling He Xiaozhou, just as Wang Ying expected, He Xiaozhou directly rejected Zhou Chen's invitation to return to China. However, after learning that Zhou Chen was going to return to China, he asked Zhou Chen to bring something to his father and Qian Xi. Zhou Chen agreed.
, and then sent a car to pick it up.
When Wang Ying was about to return to China at the end of August, Tao Li started to help clean up a few days earlier.
Zhou Chen looked at the two large suitcases Tao Li packed up with a look of astonishment on his face.
"Grandma, are you exaggerating?"
"It's an exaggeration, but it's not an exaggeration at all."
Tao Li pointed to one of the suitcases and said, "These are all things bought for Yingying, and there are some things Yingying likes to eat."
Then he pointed to another suitcase: "This is for Yingying's parents. People know that they bring things to us, so we have to ask for gifts in return. Your grandfather and I personally selected the things in this. Don't worry.
We know the situation of Yingying’s family, so we didn’t buy those expensive things. Many of them are made by old friends themselves, such as tea, fruit cakes, etc.…”
"Just remember, you have to send these by yourself."
Zhou Chen could only nod in agreement: "I understand."
Before parting, Tao Li reluctantly held Wang Ying's hand: "Yingying, I really can't bear to let you go. Once you leave, there will be no one to talk to and go shopping with me."
Wang Ying has been here for more than a month and has become very familiar with Tao Li. The relationship is also very good, and she is also reluctant to leave her.
"Grandma, I should come here to study after the new year, and I will come to accompany you during the holidays."
"Okay, okay, okay."
Tao Li was very happy: "Then it's agreed, I'll wait for you to come over next year."
"Of course, grandma."
Then Wang Ying said goodbye to Zhou Guoxing respectfully, and Zhou Guoxing said a few words with a smile, please be safe and come back next time.
So, Zhou Chen and Wang Ying dragged three large suitcases and started boarding the plane.
The driver who came to pick up the plane was the Wang family, so Zhou Chen and the others' first destination after getting off the bus was naturally the Wang family.
When Zhou Chen came to bring gifts before, Wang Ying's parents rejected them, but this time he brought gifts from his grandparents. Wang Ying's parents happily accepted them and even asked about their health.
We had dinner at Wang's house that night, and Wang Ying's parents had to let Zhou Chen stay for one night. Although Zhou Chen didn't like spending the night at his girlfriend's house before getting married, he couldn't shirk it, so he had no choice but to stay.
.
Of course, he must still pay attention to the fact that he did not live in the same room as Wang Ying in the Wang family, but lived in the guest room.
But at night, Wang Ying quietly touched Zhou Chen's room, got into Zhou Chen's bed, and had some exciting fun before quietly returning to the room.
In the early morning, after Zhou Chen and Wang Ying had breakfast with Wang Ying's mother, they came to Wang Ying's room.
Wang Ying pulled Zhou Chen into the room and pointed to her room in a conspicuous manner.
"Look at my room. Is it nicely decorated? I did it all myself, but it is the most precious thing in my room."
She pointed to the wooden sculpture of herself that was placed very prominently in the room.
"This is the best gift you gave me before we established a relationship. It is also one of my favorite gifts among all the gifts you gave me."
Every time she sees this statue, she can feel Zhou Chen's love for her from every trace of it, so she feels that this is the most perfect statue in the world.
"There is also this sapphire necklace. Although I can't wear it, it looks perfect on it."
She was stroking her statue with one hand and holding Zhou Chen with the other. Her face was full of satisfaction. The feeling of having her lover by her side was really wonderful.
Zhou Chen looked at Wang Ying and said: "It seems that I really did the right thing when I chose to give this gift. It is also an important factor in my ability to catch you, so even though it took a long time, it really
It’s so worth it.”
"It is an important factor, but the most important thing is that I feel that you care and like me. I always thought that I would never meet someone who would love me wholeheartedly until I met you. If time could go back, I would
I really wish I had gone to Denghua Hutong when I was a kid. If I could have met you then, how happy we would be."
Zhou Chen touched her cheek emotionally and said softly: "The past is in the past, and we still have a better future. I can't guarantee that you will become the happiest woman in the world, but I can guarantee that you will be with me forever.
Together, you will be happy, always happy."
Wang Ying held the big hand on her face and smiled sweetly: "I am very happy now."
"Look at the other things in my room. Here, I folded the stars for you on this table before. My mother told me about it at that time. She had never seen me so serious about doing it for many days in a row.
One thing, she asked me if I wanted to give it to someone I like."
"Then how did you answer?"
"I said, yes, I thought my mother would ask me who I was, but she didn't ask. She just smiled at me and left. I didn't understand at the time, but later I understood that my mother didn't care.
Whoever I fall in love with only wants me to be happy, because the moment she sees me making origami stars, she is happy."
Although Wang Ying is not very old, she is really sober in a rare world and can easily see other people's thoughts. However, sometimes she will be a little confused when she encounters her own problems.
Zhou Chen whispered: "The vast majority of parents want their children to be happy, especially in a family like yours. If your uncles and aunts focus on your happiness, it means they really love you."
No matter what kind of leader Wang Ying's father is, at least he is very good to his daughter. Even Wang Ying's uncle is also very good to Wang Ying, so Wang Ying can definitely be regarded as the eldest lady in this family. She is really