Chapter 92: You Don't Understand Women

  The little girl fell asleep, and Zhang Xiaoyu took her daughter to the bedroom, covered her with a thin towel quilt, and returned to the living room, her expression still calm. Xu Shaojie was very worried about Zhang Xiaoyu's feelings, and earlier he had no choice but to bring Tang Wanjun home. Xu Shaojie leaned against Zhang Xiaoyu.

  "Shao Jie, when did you start dating? Why didn't you say a word?"

  "Xiao Yu, I don't have a boyfriend."

  "Shao Jie, I don't know why you would say something like that. Isn't Tang Wan Rou your friend?"

  Xu Shaojie didn't want to talk about this topic, he pulled Zhang Xiaoyu upstairs, and Zhang Xiaoyu quietly followed behind.

  After the most passionate moment, Xu Shaojie leaned on Zhang Xiaoyu's chest, and Zhang Xiaoyu stroked Xu Shaojie's face.

  "Shao Jie, I think Tang Wan Rou is a good girl."

  "Xiao Yu, there's really nothing going on between me and Tang Wanrou, we don't have a clear relationship."

  Whenever he saw Zhang Xiaoyu, he would always talk about Tang Wanrou. Xu Shaojie simply told him everything about his interactions with Tang Wanrou, including his own feelings. Zhang Xiaoyu listened quietly, and after Xu Shaojie finished speaking, it was a while before Zhang Xiaoyu finally spoke up.

  "Shao Jie, you don't understand women's hearts."

  Xu Shaojie stared at Zhang Xiaoyu in shock, while Zhang Xiaoyu's expression remained calm.

  "Shao Jie, I can sense that Tang Wan Rou genuinely likes you. And I'm certain that she wouldn't behave like this in front of other men."

  "Xiao Yu, I think Tang Wanrou is just this kind of person."

  "Shao Jie, do you know how a woman behaves when she really likes a man? Although I'm not entirely sure, I think there are two ways to show it. One is to present her best side, and the other is to reveal her true nature completely. Tang Wanrou has shown you her complete true nature in front of you, if she didn't like you, she wouldn't do that. If she had no relationship with you, she probably wouldn't even give you a straight look. I can sense it, Tang Wanrou's family background is very good, and girls like her must have many pursuers, but she hasn't been moved at all."

  "I actually hope Tang Wanrou can be moved."

  Xu Shaojie felt that Zhang Xiaoyu had pushed him away. He saw that Zhang Xiaoyu's face was actually filled with anger.

  "Shao Jie, is it because of me that you're unwilling to get along with Tang Wan Rou? If so, I'll move out tomorrow."

  Xu Shaojie panicked and hastily spoke up, at the same time snuggling back into Zhang Xiaoyu's chest.

  "It's not that I don't like her, it's just that Tang Wanrou's temper is too bad, I think she's one of those spoiled rich girls, and I just can't stand that kind of attitude."

  "Shao Jie, women can change when they truly like someone. They will always have that person in their heart and the changes that occur are unimaginable. I have a hunch that Tang Wan Rou is a good girl, don't let her slip away. I dare say, you won't find another outstanding girl like her in the future. Listen to me, treat Tang Wan Rou well. I've heard people in the village say that when two people are together and their demeanor is natural, they have the aura of a married couple and will definitely be happy in the future. I've seen it, you and Tang Wan Rou have the aura of a married couple."

  "Xiao Yu, when did you learn how to read faces?"

  "I have a lot more to say, listen up. Tomorrow, pick up Tang Wanrou and bring her home for dinner. If Tang Wanrou is willing to come, it means she has you in her heart. After the new year, you'll be 24 years old, it's time to start dating. When Tang Wanrou came into the house, both Yansister and I noticed that you two had a conflict. Yansister didn't want you to send her off because she was afraid your conflict would escalate."

  "But I don't know where Tang Wanrou lives."

  "Dummy, Yan Jie went to send Tang Wan Rou off, and still wouldn't know where Tang Wan Rou lives?"

  Xu Shaojie couldn't sleep, he had never thought of discussing friendship with Tang Wanyu before, there were many reasons in between. Now, he needs to carefully think about everything related to Tang Wanyu, including Zhang Xiaoyu's words. Xu Shaojie is not old enough to understand women's thoughts, otherwise, he would be a romantic saint. Tang Wanyu's every move was churning in Xu Shaojie's mind. Tang Wanyu is beautiful and outgoing, but what kind of thoughts are hidden behind her back? Tang Wanyu clearly defined the relationship between them in public, it can't be a joke. Tang Wanyu seems to have never had a boyfriend before, for a girl to say such things, it takes courage. Xu Shaojie thought dazedly and fell asleep alone, Zhang Xiaoyu has gone downstairs, and Cai Yuhuan will probably come over in the morning.

  Early in the morning, before Xu Shaojie got up, Yan Yuhuan had already arrived and went directly to the third floor.

  "Shao Jie, sister never mentions you, but last night I heard your older brother talk about it, and now I have to say something to you too. All the girls follow you home for dinner, and yet you claim they're not your girlfriends? If word gets out, what will Tang Wanrou think? How will outsiders look at her? You've always been smart, but when it comes to emotional matters, why are you so foolish?"

  Xu Shaojie had been awake for a long time and hadn't spoken a word.

  "Remember to invite Tang Wanrou to go shopping, this girl is really good, sister won't be wrong."

  Xu Shaojie knew that Zhang Xiaoyu and Yan Yuhuan wouldn't speak recklessly, they were the most concerned about themselves. At this time, Xu Shaojie felt that he hadn't really thought about contacting Tang Wanrou, and whether there was a shadow of Zheng Yuxin pressing on his heart that couldn't be dispersed for a long time. So, consciously or unconsciously, he chose to avoid Tang Wanrou.

  Tang Wanrou was assigned to the Xilin City Public Security Bureau and could easily handle driver's license matters, her family must not be simple, and Xu Shaojie might have compared Tang Wanrou with Zheng Yuxin in this aspect. Zhang Xiaoyu and Yan Yuhuan both said that Tang Wanrou was okay, it seemed that he still needed to seriously contact Tang Wanrou.

  Having thought of these, Xu Shaojie quickly packed up. Yan Yuhuan had already told Xu Shaojie the detailed address of Tang Wanrou. When Xu Shaojie went downstairs, he found that Zhang Xiaoyu hadn't prepared breakfast yet.

  "Don't eat breakfast at home anymore, hurry up and go find Tang Wanrou, have breakfast together, remember to come back for lunch."

  Xu Shaojie drove a Jeep and stopped in front of the police station's dormitory.

  After getting off the car, Xu Shaojie calmed down and went upstairs. When he arrived at the door of Tang Wanrou's dormitory, Xu Shaojie knocked on the door without hesitation. After a while, the door finally opened. Tang Wanrou saw that it was Xu Shaojie, her face still expressionless, but she didn't stop him from entering the room. After entering the house, Xu Shaojie was surprised to find that Tang Wanrou was packing her luggage.

  "Xu Shaojie, what brings you here?"

  "Hehe, I'm here to invite you out for breakfast."

  "Alright, after having breakfast, take me to the train station."

  Tang Wanrou was about to take her luggage when Xu Shaojie hurriedly spoke up.

  "Tang Wanrou, this won't do, my car is too low-end, I'm embarrassed to take you out for breakfast, let alone send you to the train station. Besides, I've made thorough preparations to go shopping with you, if we go to the provincial city, there won't be enough time to shop."

  Tang Wanrou's face was inscrutable, she looked at Xu Shaojie for a long time.

  "Hmm, what was said yesterday has changed so much today."

  "Alas, people should be allowed to make mistakes and also be allowed to correct them. This is the teaching of the old revolutionaries, isn't it? Besides, I haven't made any mistakes anyway. During this period, there hasn't been a single girl around me... Oh, wait, there's one - Secretary Dong from Yulin Township, probably about 40 years old now. That doesn't count as making a mistake, does it?"

  Tang Wanrou couldn't help but feel a little impatient, but she remained very serious.

  "What does it have to do with me if you're together with a girl?"

  "That's not right, you said it in front of Director Xin, she's my girlfriend. Are you really so open-minded that if I'm not around, you'll find another girl?"

  "You dare."

  Tang Wanrou only realized that her face was already filled with a mixture of smile and anger when she said this sentence.

  Tang Wanrou took Xu Shaojie's arm to go out for breakfast, and Xu Shaojie felt a little bewildered. Could this woman's thoughts be so simple? Later, he found out that it wasn't simplicity, but infatuation.

  The jeep stopped outside the mall, Xu Shaojie didn't know what to do for a stroll, but he knew that girls like to wear new clothes and like beautiful clothes, so he parked the car directly in front of the mall.

  "Shao Jie, what brings you to the mall?"

  Tang Wanrou's change in address made Xu Shaojie somewhat unprepared, but he quickly adjusted.

  "I'll take you to see some clothes, buy new clothes, how about it?"

  "Alright, but you have to listen to me. Also, at home everyone calls me Xiao Rou, from now on you're not allowed to call me by my name directly."

  "No problem, Xiaorou, I guarantee to follow your command."

  When changing clothes, Xu Shaojie only knew what it meant to listen to commands. Tang Wanrou didn't let him choose his own clothes, but instead chose for him. Xu Shaojie didn't know how many suits he tried on before finally selecting a suitable one. He had never worn a suit before and when he looked in the mirror, it really was the case.

  "Xiao Rou, look at my figure and physique, not bad, right?"

  "Hum, stinky America, it's all just this set."

  Xu Shaojie hastily took off his suit, looking embarrassed as he followed Tang Wanrou to pay the bill. The waitress on the side couldn't help but burst out laughing, and their hushed discussion reached Xu Shaojie and Tang Wanrou's ears: "This young couple is really interesting! That boy is so cute!" Xu Shaojie anxiously looked at Tang Wanrou, afraid she would have an extreme reaction. But to his surprise, Tang Wanrou's face lit up with a smile, tightly holding onto Xu Shaojie's arm as they walked out of the mall, as if fearing others wouldn't know they were a couple.

  A suit cost over 500 yuan, Xu Shaojie gritted his teeth, it was too expensive. His previous clothes were mostly in the tens of yuan. Just as he was thinking about this, Tang Wanrou spoke up.

  "In the future when buying clothes, I'll accompany you. A man should wear branded clothes and dress well to look classy."

  Xu Shaojie felt a bit helpless, working in Yudu District. If he wore a suit and tie, people would think he was here to inspect the work. But Xu Shaojie wouldn't say that. He glanced at his watch, it was almost 12 o'clock, he really didn't feel like he had wasted so much time strolling around the mall.

  When they returned home, Zhang Shao Cai, Yan Yu Huan and Zhang Xiao Yu saw Tang Wan Rou's expression, all with a relieved face. Zhang Shao Cai secretly gave Xu Shao Jie a thumbs up.

  Tang Wanrou did not sit down in the living room, but followed Yan Yuhuan and Zhang Xiaoyu into the kitchen. Before long, bursts of laughter came from inside the kitchen.

  "Shao Jie, big brother admires you, if you don't make a move, you won't make a move, but when you do, it's extraordinary."

  "Big brother, what are you talking about? We've always been like this."

  "Shao Jie, when can you tell the truth? Yesterday, you told me that Tang Wanrou was not your girlfriend, but now you're saying she's always been. You blamed me for not wanting to talk about friends, what right do you have to blame me? If this is how it's always going to be, I don't believe it. Are all your interactions with girls like this? Then won't your family be in chaos after you get married?"

  "Haha, big brother, I didn't mean it that way."

  "Alright, whatever you mean, Tang Wanrou is indeed not bad, your sister-in-law won't be wrong about that. I don't know what she said to Tang Wanrou yesterday, but you should pay attention and cherish her well."

  At dinner time, Tang Wanrou let loose a lot. There were no elderly people at home, all young people, Zhang Shaocai and Yan Yuhuan were not old, let alone Zhang Xiaoyu. In the afternoon, Zhang Shaocai and Yan Yuhuan did not leave, so Zhang Shaocai and Xu Shaojie accompanied the little girl to watch TV in the living room, while Yan Yuhuan and Zhang Xiaoyu accompanied Tang Wanrou on a tour of the house. They say three women are a play, Zhang Shaocai and Xu Shaojie occasionally heard laughter coming from inside, Xu Shaojie really couldn't understand, Tang Wanrou wasn't even married yet, where did all that talk come from?