Chapter 91 Tang Wanrou's Hesitation

  Which young man is not sentimental, which young girl does not cherish spring. Tang Wanrou was really in a dilemma.

  Tang Wanrou is beautiful and comes from a well-off family, which has led to a string of suitors behind her, including many excellent young men. However, Tang Wanrou has never been moved by them. After participating in the singing competition in Xilin City, Tang Wanrou did not immediately leave for Huaiyang City.

  It's rare for someone like Tang Wanrou to have such an opportunity, but she was able to experience life at the Huaiyang City Public Security Bureau for a year because of her father's special identity. Tang Wanrou's heart has always been tied to Xu Shaojie, and this feeling has become clearer over time.

  Tang Wanrou's father, Tang Wenjun, also comes from an ordinary family background and has worked hard to reach his current position. Tang Wanrou admires her father very much. When she saw Xu Shaojie, she felt a sense of dependence and love that cannot be explained.

  A girl's heart is very sensitive, and she noticed that Xu Shaojie was not as passionate about her as she was about him. It seemed like she had been chasing after Xu Shaojie all along. Tang Wanrou felt uncomfortable in her heart because girls need sweet words and someone to care for them, but Xu Shaojie seemed to be avoiding emotional topics.

  Tang Wanrou thought hard about what made Xu Shaojie special - wasn't it just that he could sing? Could he compare to those pop stars? He worked in a rural area, so why couldn't she forget him when there were many men around her who were better than him?

  Ambiguous love is unreasonable, Tang Wanru can't forget Xu Shaojie, she must see Xu Shaojie again and hear his attitude in person. If Xu Shaojie still has an ambiguous attitude and doesn't give a definite answer, Tang Wanru might choose to give up. After the new year, she will be 22 years old, her parents have been concerned about her personal affairs several times, it's time to consider them too. Her colleagues who started working together, in their letters, all talked about the romantic stories of being pursued by someone.

  Xu Shaojie was almost forgetting Tang Wanrou, the busyness at work made Xu Shaojie not have the mood to care about other things, what Xu Shaojie thought of was changing the backward situation in Yudou District in the shortest time, at least having a bright spot economically and being able to prove his ability with actual results.

  When Xu Shaojie saw Tang Wanrou at the police station, he couldn't believe his eyes. Tang Wanrou's expression was somewhat serious, completely different from her usual carefree demeanor. Her eyes had a hint of melancholy, and in that moment, Xu Shaojie felt as if Tang Wanrou was like the melancholic goddess Lin Daiyu.

  "Tang Wanrou, welcome to Yudu District for inspection and guidance work, haha."

  "Hum, I just found out you've already become the district committee secretary, and I haven't even had a chance to congratulate you yet."

  "Cough cough, there's nothing to be congratulated about, still working in the countryside, still a roughneck."

  "Isn't that so, the district party secretary welcomed me to Yudu District for inspection and guidance, with a leader's tone. In the future, if you become a big leader, who knows how you will welcome me?"

  "Cough cough, I didn't mean it that way. When I just saw you, I was a bit excited since we haven't seen each other for so long, so I need to control my emotions."

  Xu Shaojie originally wanted to exchange a few playful words with Tang Wanrou, but he found that Tang Wanrou's tone and expression were becoming more and more inappropriate. There were only the two of them in the room, and Xu Shaojie really didn't know what Tang Wanrou was thinking at this moment.

  "Xu Shaojie, are you unwelcoming? If so, I'll leave immediately."

  "No, no, I absolutely didn't mean that. Think about it, we haven't seen each other for so long, and when we meet, we should show some warmth. Don't think of anything else. How about this, today is the weekend, soon I'll take you to Huaiyang City, we'll go eat a big plate."

  "Eat and you will know how to eat, in the future you will become a rice bucket."

  Xu Shaojie blinked his eyes, really didn't know why Tang Wanrou was so angry today, it had been a long time since they last met, did Tang Wanrou encounter something unhappy? However, Xu Shaojie thought about it, the number of times they met was originally not many, and each time the interval was quite long.

  "Tang Wanrou, I heard you participated in the singing competition, your results must be very good, right?"

  "Hum, who dares to compare with the singing champion?"

  "Uh, I made a mistake, but I really don't know what I said wrong."

  "Hmm, I'm in a bad mood. For such a long time, you haven't even made a phone call to ask if I'm okay or not. Am I really that annoying to you? I was thinking of trying to get on your good side."

  "No, really not. Think about it, I've been dealing with too many things during this period of time. After becoming the district party secretary, I was busy with the cement factory and the large greenhouse vegetables, and only now have some free time. Just as I was about to call you to ask how you were doing, you came. It's no wonder we're on the same wavelength."

  Xu Shaojie would have been better off not saying those few words. After speaking, Tang Wanrou's face changed rapidly and her eyes even welled up with tears. Xu Shaojie was a bit flustered. To be honest, Xu Shaojie really hadn't thought about Tang Wanrou. If she hadn't come to Yudu District, he wouldn't have called her either.

  "Hmph, I was just being overly sentimental. The cement factory and the greenhouse are more important to you than I am. You never even thought about me in your heart. Fine, if I'm annoying you, I'll leave. I'll go back to Xilin City and never come to Huaiyang City again. I don't want to see you anymore."

  When Tang Wanrou's tears flowed out, Xu Shaojie felt the severity of the problem. Although he didn't have rich emotional experiences, Xu Shaojie still understood that when a girl sheds tears, it means something - either there is great resentment in her heart or she has completely given up. Between him and Tang Wanrou, nothing had even started yet; all the words were spoken by Tang Wanrou. Xu Shaojie hadn't truly considered emotional issues before. What existed between him and Zhang Xiaoyu was a kind of dependence. Xu Shaojie also thought about being together under the blossoming flowers and the bright moon, the kind of enchanting atmosphere described in literary works.

  Next, Tang Wanruo no longer spoke, her facial expression remained indifferent. Seeing this scene, Xu Shaojie didn't take the initiative to make things worse for himself. He took the Jeep keys from Yang Chen and drove back to Huaiyang City with Tang Wanruo. Along the way, Tang Wanruo didn't say a word. For over two hours, Xu Shaojie felt tortured. When they entered Huaiyang City, Xu Shaojie realized he had no idea where to take Tang Wanruo. It was almost 7 o'clock and Xu Shaojie felt hungry. At this time, Tang Wanruo must also not have eaten, but she still didn't open her mouth to speak. Even if Xu Shaojie was stupid, he wouldn't...

  She asked Tang Wanrou where she was going.

  Tang Wanrou felt extremely hurt, Xu Shaojie's heart never had her. Tang Wanrou felt that she had been deeply hurt for years, always thinking of Xu Shaojie, only to find out it was unrequited love. Seeing Xu Shaojie's attitude, Tang Wanrou couldn't help but want to make up her mind to never see him again. However, when the time came to really make a decision, it wasn't that simple. Watching Xu Shaojie carefully drive the car, Tang Wanrou didn't know what to say or how to say it, as if there was no real confirmation of their relationship between them.

  Tang Wanrou's emotions are very rich, forming her current temperament. With a family background, she has been spoiled by everyone at home since childhood. However, Tang Wanrou is not that kind of simple-minded girl. Her requirements for the other half are very high. She believes that integrity is the most important, followed by ability. The officials' sons she has come into contact with are either pretentious or deeply frightening. But Xu Shaojie is different - he is a man who excels in both character and ability. Therefore, Tang Wanrou said many things that ordinary girls would not say, and did things that ordinary girls would not do. However, Xu Shaojie always finds excuses to shirk responsibility. This time, Tang Wanrou was really hurt.

  Xu Shaojie parked his Jeep in the residential area.

  "Tang Wanrou, get off the bus, I'm hungry, let's go eat."

  "What place is this?"

  "This isn't a restaurant, I live here."

  Tang Wanrou's heart skipped a beat, Xu Shaojie actually brought her here, what does it mean? A girl wouldn't easily go to a man's home, and a man wouldn't easily bring a girl home either. Tang Wanrou didn't say anything, she followed Xu Shaojie out of the car, still with a cold expression on her face.

  When he entered the house, Xu Shaojie was stunned. Zhang Shaocai, Yan Yuhuan and Zhang Xiaoyu were all at home. There was a strong smell of bacon in the room, apparently they had braised meat.

  Everyone saw Tang Wanrou behind Xu Shaojie and was stunned, with Yan Yuhuan being the first to react.

  "Shao Jie is back, come on in. Oh my, what a pretty girl! Shao Jie, introduce her to everyone."

  "Oh, this is Tang Wanyu, my sister-in-law Yan Yuhuan, my brother Zhang Shaocai, cousin Zhang Xiaoyu, and this is her daughter."

  Tang Wanrou felt a sense of closeness, and she couldn't continue to put on a cold face, so she forced a smile. Yan Yuhuan held her hand, and Yan's hand was very soft. Zhang Shaocai and Zhang Xiaoyu both greeted her, and the little girl also respectfully called her Auntie.

  Yan Yuhuan was so thoughtful that she soon knew the atmosphere between Xu Shaojie and Tang Wanrou wasn't good. She pulled Tang Wanrou to sit beside her, while Zhang Xiaoyu had gone to fetch hot water. At home, they had prepared new handkerchiefs, as Tang Wanrou always needed to wash her face.

  "Tang Wanrou, you're so beautiful! I knew at a glance that you were a young lady from a good family. Let me guess, your family must be in the provincial capital, right?"

  Tang Wanrou nodded, and Yan Yuhuan left a good impression on her. Soon, Zhang Xiaoyu brought in hot water with a clean white handkerchief inside. Tang Wanrou quickly stood up, feeling a bit embarrassed.

  "Wash your face, after sitting in the car for so long, I'm really tired."

  When having dinner, Zhang Shaocai brought out the white wine. It's been a long time since he drank with Xu Shaojie. Knowing that Xu Shaojie would return on weekends, he had made preparations early. Moreover, Xu Shaojie brought his girlfriend back, who was a beautiful girl from the provincial capital and worked at the Xilin City Public Security Bureau. Zhang Shaocai thought in his heart that this kind of girl was the one Xu Shaojie should really look for, and it would be fine to become his wife.

  At dinner time, the atmosphere was very warm and harmonious. Yan Yuhuan served well-cooked pork skin and lean meat, telling Tang Wanjun to eat more of it, as the pork skin was good for beauty and the lean meat provided nutrition without making her fat.

  Tang Wanrou felt the concern, and was surprised to find that Xu Shaojie and her brother and sister-in-law had a very good relationship, without any awkwardness or stiffness, unlike some cadres' children she had met in the provincial city who were serious and rigid. The two of them drank wine and chatted happily. Under this emotional influence, Tang Wanrou's mood improved somewhat. Through conversation, Tang Wanrou learned that Zhang Shaocai had set up a construction group company, Yan Yuhuan was in charge of finance within the company, and Zhang Xiaoyu worked in the company's office.

  After dinner, Yan Yuhuan pulled Tang Wanrou to chat, from the residential area to the Huaiyang City Public Security Bureau dormitory, the distance is not very far, so there is no need to rush. Yan Yuhuan was very smart and did not ask Xu Shaojie and Tang Wanrou to go for a walk. From the performance of entering the house just now, there were not small problems between the two people.

  "Shao Jie, when did you start talking about having a girlfriend? I didn't even know!"

  "Big brother, we're not in that kind of relationship, just ordinary friends."

  Zhang Shaocai's expression on his face made Xu Shaojie somewhat surprised, as if he was heartbroken.

  "Shao Jie, the girl is willing to go home with you for dinner, is it just an ordinary friend? What do you think? Tang Wanrou works in the provincial city. If I'm not mistaken, her family background is extraordinary. After graduation, she was directly assigned to the Xilin City Public Security Bureau. With such conditions, what else are you asking for? Do you feel that you're not good enough?"

  "Big brother, no, there's no feeling between us."

  "Shao Jie, I didn't want to say much, but now I have to. I don't know what Tang Wanrou's shortcomings are, but from today's situation, you haven't even tried to get in touch with her. If you don't make contact, how can you know what her personality is like? Don't think I haven't noticed that you have no idea about Tang Wanrou's preferences. On the contrary, I've seen that Tang Wanrou is quite concerned about you. As a university student, you've read many books and know many principles, but books don't teach you what true feelings are. If your idea of dating friends is all about intense passion and life-or-death drama, I believe it will be hard for you to find a true partner in this lifetime. Life is dull, with its mundane routines like rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. After marriage, you'll understand. Of course, I'm not saying you must be with Tang Wanrou if the two of you don't feel compatible. If it doesn't work out, then so be it."

  Seeing Xu Shaojie's somewhat bewildered expression, Zhang Shaocai said a sentence that Xu Shaojie savored for a long time.

  "Shao Jie, sometimes it feels like deception, you'll understand later."

  Zhang Shaocai couldn't say much to Xu Shaojie, as Tang Wanrou was still in the living room with Yan Yuhuan and Zhang Xiaoyu accompanying her. When the two entered the living room, Tang Wanrou had already prepared to leave. What surprised Xu Shaojie was that Yan Yuhuan didn't ask him to send Tang Wanrou off, but instead volunteered to do so herself. Xu Shaojie and Zhang Shaocai were both drunk and couldn't drive. Xu Shaojie knew that Yan Yuhuan would keep talking about her own good qualities all the way.