“What on earth are you talking about?”
Yu Mengzhi, worried about Chen Jinzhao's state, quickly added, “I think you must be too tired. How about I find some time to travel with you to relax? That way, you won’t overthink things.”
“I’m not joking. My body has indeed undergone a mutation.” Chen Jinzhao’s tone was serious, making Yu Mengzhi realize the situation was unusual. She calmed herself and asked, “Can you tell me the specifics? Perhaps I can share your worries or help you find a solution.”
“Let’s take a walk, and we can talk as we go.” Yu Mengzhi pulled Chen Jinzhao’s hand and walked outside.
Chen Jinzhao gradually calmed down.
The panic he felt earlier stemmed from his fear of not being a normal human, which would lead to an unfavorable outcome with Yu Mengzhi.
“Tell me about it. What exactly is going on?” Yu Mengzhi asked.
Chen Jinzhao pondered for a moment, then truthfully told Yu Mengzhi about the strangeness of his body. Yu Mengzhi listened, her brow furrowed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and forced a relaxed smile. “So that’s what it is. I thought it was something serious. Everyone’s physique is different. If you think about it this way, maybe you’re heaven’s favorite?”
Chen Jinzhao hesitated, wanting to say more. If the matter were that simple, he wouldn’t be so worried.
Yu Mengzhi seemed to know what he was worried about. She quietly intertwined her fingers with Chen Jinzhao’s. “Even if you’re not a normal human, I will be with you, no matter what.”
“Until—”
“Forever and ever!”
Chen Jinzhao’s mood indeed improved upon hearing this. “Mengzhi, thank you.”
Yu Mengzhi hummed softly.
She urged Chen Jinzhao to stop doubting himself in the future and to bravely forge his own path.
“Besides, I don’t think indecisiveness is your style. You should be yourself, understand?” Yu Mengzhi looked into Chen Jinzhao’s eyes. Chen Jinzhao smiled and nodded, saying, “You’ve reminded me. I really wasn’t like this before.”
It was clear he had truly come to terms with it.
Yu Mengzhi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She said again, “No matter what you become in the future, I will always be by your side, accompanying you on the rest of your life’s journey.”
If you don’t leave, I won’t give up.
Chen Jinzhao hugged Yu Mengzhi tightly, leaning on each other in the falling snow. After they separated, Yu Mengzhi looked at the snowflakes on Chen Jinzhao’s head.
She chuckled and said, “I can already imagine you as an old man. You’ll probably still be handsome.”
“Really?” Chen Jinzhao asked with amusement.
“But if I can live to old age peacefully, I suppose I’ll have achieved many of my ideals and ambitions by then, won’t I? I wonder how our relationship will be then?”
The two of them looked towards the future, full of anticipation.
Yu Mengzhi giggled, “It will definitely be wonderful. Our feelings are as solid as rock. And your ideals and ambitions will surely be realized!”
Chen Jinzhao’s spirits soared.
At this moment.
Yu Mengzhi suddenly leaned close to Chen Jinzhao’s ear and whispered, “So, when are we getting married? I want to have a child for you…”
Chen Jinzhao trembled all over.
A cold wind blew, making him completely sober. He coughed dryly and said, “What did you say? I didn’t hear clearly!”
Yu Mengzhi’s cheeks turned red.
She bit her lip and said again, “I said, I want to marry you and have a child for you!”
Chen Jinzhao laughed even more heartily.
Yu Mengzhi then realized she had been teased. She pinched Chen Jinzhao’s waist fiercely until he begged for mercy before letting him go. Chen Jinzhao said sheepishly, “I really didn’t hear clearly the first time…”
“Hmph!” Yu Mengzhi turned her head away.
Chen Jinzhao proactively pulled her into his embrace. “Actually, I want to marry you too. But we’ll have to wait a little longer. I want to uproot the Black Blood organization before I bring you home.”
Yu Mengzhi wanted to speak but stopped herself.
Chen Jinzhao sighed before she could, “There are too many hostile forces who want me dead. Their cruel methods are beyond your imagination, and they could even implicate you. That’s why I want to settle these troubles before discussing major life events. Only then can we create a stable living environment for us.”
“I understand, and I support you!” Yu Mengzhi’s heart melted.
Having come this far, Yu Mengzhi had entrusted everything to Chen Jinzhao. Even without a formal title, she would always stay by his side.
“Mm.”
“I’ll take you home first, then go to Jiangning overnight to handle some matters. I should be back by tomorrow morning,” Chen Jinzhao said. Yu Mengzhi said nothing more, only telling Chen Jinzhao to be careful on his journey.
After sending Yu Mengzhi home, Chen Jinzhao drove around the city to pick up Tao Qiyue and then they headed to Jiangning, preparing to bring Su Jian back to Ninghai.
East Lake Villa District.
Yu Mengzhi stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a cup of hot tea, gazing at the swirling snow. After a while, she seemed to remember something. She walked back to her desk in her slippers, picked up her phone, dialed a long string of numbers, and made the call.
“This is Yu Mengzhi. Is it convenient for you to meet?”
After receiving an affirmative response, Yu Mengzhi thanked the person and hung up. She then headed to a cafe in the city. As soon as she stepped out of the car, she saw Xu Nianqing sitting by the window.
Yu Mengzhi hurried into the cafe and sat down in front of Xu Nianqing. “I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.”
“It’s nothing. I have time anyway. It’s just a way to relax.” Xu Nianqing smiled.
However.
Xu Nianqing’s gaze kept drifting towards the area behind Yu Mengzhi. Yu Mengzhi knew what she was thinking and said proactively, “He’s not here. I have something to discuss with you.”
“Oh…” Xu Nianqing withdrew her gaze.
“Ms. Yu, are you in some kind of trouble? I might not be able to help.”
Yu Mengzhi stared into Xu Nianqing’s eyes and said, “You have to help me with this, whether you want to or not. It’s about him.”
This made Xu Nianqing’s expression tense.
What happened to Chen Jinzhao?
Yu Mengzhi’s face was solemn, and she lowered her voice. “What I’m about to tell you, please don’t mention it to a third person. Can you promise me?”
Xu Nianqing nodded.
Yu Mengzhi, sitting opposite her, suddenly chuckled. “It seems I’m suspecting a gentleman of low intentions. You wouldn’t tell others his secrets, would you?”
“It’s like this—”
“…”
Yu Mengzhi truthfully told Xu Nianqing about Chen Jinzhao’s physical changes. Perhaps Xu Nianqing knew something. “He’s feeling lost today because of this. I can’t help him in this regard. Only you can assist him.”
Xu Nianqing frowned upon hearing this and hesitated, “If what he says is true, then Chen Jinzhao doesn’t seem like a normal human. But I can’t make a judgment right now.”
“How about this.”
“Do as I say…”