The Rest of My Life

I was confused. Zhou Xun did say that he was going to Vancouver, but he only mentioned it. As for whether or not he actually went, how would I know?

Shen Zixian looked at me and said, "It seems that you aren't clear either."

I asked, "Why are you asking this?"

He didn't answer me, but thoughtfully said, "I should go ask Qin Xueman. She is one of Zhou Xun's trusted aides, so she definitely knows of his whereabouts." The corner of his mouth curled up as he cast a glance at me before he mocked, "You're Zhou Xun's fiancee. You're not even comparable to a special assistant."

I didn't say anything.

He tried to provoke me by saying, "That's true. After following Zhou Xun for ten years, how long have you known him? It's only right that Zhou Xun believe her."

I frowned slightly.

To be honest, maybe it's because I've never met Qin Xueman before, and I've never heard Zhou Xun mention her, so I don't think that Qin Xueman is that important to Zhou Xun.

But today, Qin Xueman appeared in front of me. It was just a few words of conversation, but I already understood that she was indeed a threat to me.

A woman's intuition told me that she was hostile to me.

She said that Zhou Xun had entrusted little Rui to her, that she had hinted that she could freely enter and leave the Zhou family, and that Grandpa Zhou trusted her a lot … She was provoking me, saying that Zhou Xun was hers.

And I had invaded her territory, so she hated me.

However, how can I show it in front of Shen Zixian?

I lightly said, "You're right. Uncle Zhou and I haven't known each other for long and we are still young. There are many things that Uncle Zhou is hiding from me."

This is the truth, and I am also hinting to Shen Zixian that he shouldn't ask me about Zhou Xun in the future.

Shen Zixian tsk-tsked twice, "You seem to know your own limits … "Fine, pretend I didn't say anything."

I pinched little Rui's face and ignored him.

However, he didn't have any intention of leaving and continued, "Don't blame me for not reminding you. Qin Xueman isn't as innocent as she seems on the surface. Do you remember the last time our special task force went to Flower Landing to look for Zhou Xun for information on a murder case? "

I nodded. "At that time, you all said that Uncle Zhou's assistant was suspected of murder …"

Shen Zixian said, "Qin Xueman is that assistant."

I looked at him in surprise, and then I remembered that they had said a name. It was indeed Qin Xueman, but I couldn't remember it clearly because it was too long ago.

But I don't really believe that Sherman would kill anyone.

No matter how incredible she was, she was still a delicate girl. How could she possibly be involved in a murder case?

I replied, "Didn't you later prove that she was innocent?"

Shen Zixian's mouth formed a cold smile, "Zhou Xun is skilled, he helped her clear her suspicion. But the case is not closed, and who knows what the truth is. "

I looked down at Rui Rui, who was blinking at me curiously.

Although he was young, he could understand a lot of things.

Just as I was thinking of a way to get little Rui to leave, he covered his ears and said, "Little Aunt, I promise I won't eavesdrop ~"

How could I bear to let go of him when I was so adorable? I gave him a light pinch on the nose.

He smiled sweetly at me.

I hugged him tightly and turned to Shen Zisheng, "Could it be that you still suspect Qin Xueman?"

Shen Zisheng did not admit it, but did not deny it, "You might not be clear, how many people died in this case, and which powers were involved."

I replied, "I've never seen the case file, so I'm not sure."

He ignored me and continued, "The victim was a drug lord whom we followed for a long time. His old nest was completely destroyed and a bunch of his men were killed. "They're all gone …"

I was amazed.

So many people had died …

Shen Zixian narrowed his eyes and stared at me, saying, "Both I and Zhizhou suspect that this matter is related to Qin Xueman, or perhaps to Zhou Xun."

I stared.

He took the pack out of his trouser pocket.

I hastily replied, "This is the hospital. We can't smoke."

Staring at me, he put the box back in his pocket and said coldly, "No matter if it's Zhou Xun or the people around him, they are all stronger than you, you … …" "Do your best …"

He had warned me earlier that Zhou Xun was not a simple person, and the situation of the Zhou family was very complicated.

However, Zhou Xun also told me that Shen Zixian and Tao Zhizhou had other motives in coming close to me.

So neither side can be trusted?

Only I was like a fool, stuck in the middle, used by them as a gun.

Of course, compared to the unfamiliar Shen Zixian and Tao Zhizhou, I definitely trust Zhou Xun more.

Ignoring the fact that Zhou Xun had helped me many times, and even the fact that Zhou Xun and I were husband and wife, just based on my own heart alone, I liked Zhou Xun, so naturally I would be willing to wholeheartedly believe that he loved him.

Indeed, Zhou Xun had many powerful people by his side. Not to mention Zhou Ning and Zhou An, even Qin Xueman had her own way.

I can only survive under his protection...

Thinking about this, I couldn't help but feel a little depressed.

Shen Zixian put his hands in his pockets and said, "Alright, I've told you so much already. I still haven't asked you how your injuries are recovering."

I accidentally fell and broke my leg, but Shen Zixian was in the gallery and I'm not sure if he knew the truth.

I paused before saying, "It's much better now. Thank you for your concern."

Shen Zisheng said: "Don't thank me, I'm asking on behalf of someone else."

I started.

A look of unease crossed his face.

An idea popped into my head as I anxiously asked, "Are you talking about Qingyao?"

Shen Zixian avoided my probing gaze.

I guess I wasn't wrong.

I couldn't help but size him up. According to what Li Yao said, they didn't actually have any relationship with each other, but why did he come to visit me?

It was probably because my gaze was too exposed, causing Shen Zixian to become angry from embarrassment: "What are you looking at!"

In the end, I couldn't help but ask, "Are you very familiar with Qingyao?"

Shen Zixian: "..."

He kept his mouth shut and did not speak.

I curiously asked, "What did Li Jun tell you?"

He stared at me for a while before replying unwillingly, "She was very worried about you, and you didn't let her see anyone. She had been wandering around outside the hospital for the past few days. I happened to run into her that day, so I said I would help her visit you."

So that's how it was.

Originally, I thought that after I explained it to her on WeChat, she would feel at ease. However, I didn't expect her to think so much about me.

My heart was moved but at the same time, I felt a little guilty. "I'll have to trouble you to tell her that I'm doing very well. When I leave the hospital, I'll go and see her."

I'll call her back later, at least to comfort her.

Shen Zixian swept his gaze over me and said, "Are you really alright?"

I replied, "It was just a fall …"

He interrupted me: "Alright, you can lie to Liu Jun and Yao, but you can't lie to me. Gu Qiong is still locked up by Zhou Xun, so don't think that I don't know."

As expected, he was aware of what had happened that day.

I didn't hide anything from him and said: "Since you already know, then please help me hide what happened from me. I don't want her to worry."

Shen Zixian did not make a sound.

After pausing for a moment, I changed the topic and said, "Right, I heard from Li Jun that on the day of the Ten Li Incense Stick's opening, you didn't intend to be there. Why did you change your mind?"

To be honest, even though he came to visit me on her behalf, I don't think he had any ulterior motives towards her.

Therefore, I don't think that he went to celebrate for Li Jun that day.

I suspect that he knew the whereabouts of Zhou Xun and the mercenaries, so he rushed to investigate.

Shen Zixian's mouth hooked up: You're testing me?

I looked him straight in the eye. "Then guess what I'm testing."

Shen Zisheng looked into my eyes, and snorted: "No matter what you want to probe, I will never answer you."

Me: "…"

His attitude made me even more certain that I was right.

Just as I was about to ask a few more questions, Shen Zisheng spoke up before me, "Let's do it like this, I'll be leaving first."

He obviously didn't want me to press him, so I had to say goodbye.

After taking a few steps, he turned back and said, "Remember to report to the task force when your injuries are healed."

Before he left, he reminded me to go back to work. It seemed like he really had intended to guide me to the task force.

I just don't know what his purpose is.

I agreed without batting an eyelid and watched him leave.

When the door closes, I immediately look at the little girl in my arms.

Little Rui pursed her lips, tightly hugging my waist, and said, "This Uncle just now was so annoying. He kept talking to Little Aunt, but I can't listen. I can only keep covering my ears."

I was amused by his childishness, and I couldn't help but give him a hard kiss.

For the next week, Zhou Xun and I did not contact each other.

On the other hand, Qin Xueman often came to the hospital. She would send little Rui over on time in the morning and send little Rui home in the evening.

I could feel her hostility towards me, and I didn't want to be close to her, but I could still maintain a minimum of etiquette.

She knew how to hide her emotions better than I did. Every time she saw me, she would smile decently, and no one could tell that there was something going on between us. Even I almost thought I was on good terms with her.

A week passed quickly.

During this period, there were many times when I wanted to send a message to Zhou Xun, asking him about his situation. However, every time I picked up my phone and typed a few words, I didn't dare to send a message.

And he ignored me.

I don't know if he didn't want to interfere with my decision, or... I've given up completely.

The thought that he might be waiting for me to leave and not want to see me again made my heart clench.

If we were destined to separate, then why did he drag me down with him?

It had been a one-sided affair, but he had said several times that we were not engaged, and I had thought he might care a little about me.

It's this kind of misunderstanding that makes me so deep in thought.

But in the blink of an eye, he forced me to stay away from him.

I can't accept his cruelty.

But what can I do about it? He tried to hide from me, and now I don't even know where he went.

I wanted to ask Zhou An what was going on with Zhou Xun, but I didn't think he would tell me.

After all, Zhou An has already surrendered to me. In the future, all you have to do is listen to my orders.

Until the last day, Zhou Xun did not contact me.

I was desperate to wait.

But I still held onto a glimmer of hope. Maybe he was too busy …

The next morning, Qin Xueman appeared in front of me and shattered my only remaining hope.

She smiled and said, "Sir asked me to tell you that he is still in Vancouver. It will be two days before he can return."

I looked at her in silence.

Actually, Zhou Xun just needed to send me a message. If he didn't want to type, then he could also send me a voice message. But why did he have to ask Qin Xueman to bring a message?

My heart went cold.

The smile on Qin Xueman's face deepened. "If you have anything you want to say to Mister, I can pass it on."

Her tone was gentle, but I could hear a hint of pride in her voice.

Look, even if I'm engaged to Zhou Tong, I still have to pass the word through her.

Her relationship with Zhou Xun was much closer.

If it was just that, then it wouldn't be a big deal, but Zhou Xun had entrusted little Rui Rui to her … It made me think about it.

I knew how important little Rui Rui was to Zhou Xun.

Instead of handing Rui Rui to me, he gave it to Qin Xueman.

A thought flashed through my mind.

Shen Zixian said he had a lover. Jiang JingChen had asked him if he liked Ye Nanzhou's sister, but he had denied it.

That... Could it be that the person he really liked was actually Qin Xueman?