Rebirth of Bloody Romance

Ning Wei's figure quietly settled in the courtyard full of traces of time, like a silent fallen leaf, silently falling on the ground. He stood quietly beside Zhong Yuemin, like a silent sculpture, exuding a deep and restrained atmosphere.

Ning Wei is usually a man of few words, and at this moment, he kept his lips tightly shut, not saying a word. His eyes were focused and deep, as if he was immersed in his own world, indifferent to everything around him.

Zhong Yuemin had long been accustomed to his restraint and calmness, and would only occasionally cast a questioning look at him, but then turn his head away and continue to concentrate on the work in his hands. His calmness made people feel at ease.

However, this tranquility was soon broken by Zhou Xiaobai's sharp eyes. She was like a warm spring breeze, gently blowing through everyone's heart. She smiled and looked gentle, as if she could see through people's deep emotional fluctuations. When her eyes fell on Ning Wei, she immediately noticed his unusual silence.

"Ning Wei, is there something wrong with you?" Zhou Xiaobai asked softly, with a tone of concern and a hint of joking. She knew that Ning Wei was an introvert and needed some encouragement to open up.

Ning Wei's cheeks flushed immediately, as if dyed red by the setting sun, and he looked particularly shy. He hesitated for a long time, as if his throat was filled with thousands of words, but he couldn't express them.

"I...I..." Every word seemed to be pressed down by a thousand-pound stone, and was squeezed out between the lips and teeth with difficulty.

Zhong Yuemin finally noticed the unusual atmosphere. He put down his work and turned his eyes to Ning Wei with a gentle look. Just as he was about to ask, Zhou Xiaobai beat him to the punch. "Ning Wei, if you have any questions, just tell us. We will definitely help if we can."

With Zhou Xiaobai's encouraging gaze, Ning Wei finally mustered up the courage. "Captain, sister-in-law, I...I have a girlfriend." As soon as the words came out, the air seemed to freeze for a moment, and then ripples appeared again.

Zhou Xiaobai's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this, and then his smile became even brighter. "Oh, this is great news! Ning Wei, you finally got it. Tell me, what kind of girl is it that makes our Ning Wei so interested in her?"

Zhong Yuemin's heart was filled with ripples. He had never expected that Ning Wei, who had always been calm and reserved, had actually found a girlfriend without him noticing.

Curiosity and surprise intertwined in his eyes, and he asked in a joking tone, "Ning Wei, come on, tell me what happened? How did you two know each other?"

Seeing this, Zhou Xiaobai couldn't help but chuckle and rolled his eyes at Zhong Yuemin, then patted him lightly and said angrily, "What are you talking about? Ning Wei, don't listen to him."

Zhong Yuemin chuckled and quickly explained, "I don't mean anything else, I'm just curious. By the way, Ning Wei, what does this girl do? How did you two get to know each other?"

Ning Wei scratched his head, a blush appeared on his face, and he said a little embarrassedly. "Captain, she works in the police station and is a very capable policewoman. Once she ran into trouble while performing a mission and was besieged by a group of people. I happened to pass by and helped her out, and then... we got to know each other."

Hearing this, Zhong Yuemin burst into laughter, patted Ning Wei on the shoulder, and praised, "So you are a hero saving a beautiful girl! Ning Wei, you are usually very low-key, but you are quite capable at the critical moment!"

Zhou Xiaobai also smiled. She looked at Ning Wei, her eyes full of tenderness and encouragement. "Ning Wei, your story is quite romantic. Is there anything you need our help with now? For example, meeting your parents, preparing gifts, etc.?"

Ning Wei's words were filled with shyness and nervousness. He scratched his head and looked at Zhou Xiaobai embarrassedly. "Sister-in-law, the other party asked me to go to their house for dinner tomorrow night and meet their parents. You know I'm not good at speaking, and I'm afraid I'll say something wrong and make a fool of myself." At this point, his eyes flashed with a gleam of help, as if he was looking for a solid backer.

Zhou Xiaobai smiled even warmer when he heard this, and gave him the greatest encouragement and support. "Okay, no problem. Yuemin and I will go with you tomorrow. With us here, what are you afraid of? Besides, your intentions are the most important, and your parents also value your character and sincerity."

Zhong Yuemin also nodded in agreement, his eyes full of concern and understanding for Ning Wei. "Yes, Ning Wei, don't worry. We are your backers. Let's go together tomorrow and help you hold up the scene."

Ning Wei looked at the two people with gratitude, and the heavy stone in his heart finally fell. He knew that he was not alone. In this courtyard, there was the most sincere friendship and family affection. He took a deep breath and smiled again. "Okay, Captain, sister-in-law, I won't bother you anymore." After saying that, he turned and left, with a little more determination and expectation in his steps.

Zhou Xiaobai smiled, but her eyes were gleaming with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. She turned to Zhong Yuemin and said, "I didn't expect it would be our turn to meet our in-laws so soon. Yuemin, what do you think we should say when we meet? They trust us so much, we can't mess it up."

Zhong Yuemin chuckled and teased Zhou Xiaobai deliberately. "Wife, what's so difficult about this? It's just bragging and showing our strength and sincerity."

Zhou Xiaobai rolled his eyes at him and said with a hint of resentment, "This is a serious matter. When the time comes, you should stop talking nonsense and show some sincerity."

Seeing this, Zhong Yuemin quickly put away his smile and said seriously, "Don't worry, daughter-in-law. I guess we are just going through the motions, but we still have to take it seriously. You can take this opportunity to gain some experience, so that when your son meets his in-laws in the future, you will be able to handle it with ease."

Zhou Xiaobai was amused by his words, but then he pretended to be serious and retorted, "Go to hell, how old is my son? You're already worrying about these things."

Zhong Yuemin chuckled, with a sly gleam in his eyes. "Isn't it a matter of time? You have to prepare in advance, so as not to be in a rush when the time comes."

Zhou Xiaobai shook his head helplessly. "Stop talking nonsense. Ning Wei has no experience. You should prepare some gifts tomorrow. If the three of us go empty-handed, it will be a joke."

Zhong Yuemin nodded and promised seriously, "Wife, don't worry. I promise to do this beautifully and make Ning Wei's girlfriend's family look at us with new eyes."

The next afternoon, the setting sun shone through the curtains into the room. Zhou Xiaobai carefully selected a set of decent and elegant clothes, stood in front of the mirror, looked around, adjusted the collar and cuffs from time to time, nodded with satisfaction, and turned to ask Zhong Yuemin next to him, "Yuemin, what do you think of me wearing this suit?"

Hearing this, Zhong Yuemin immediately put down the newspaper in his hand, a sly look flashed in his eyes, and he smiled frivolously, "Hey... Hey... My wife is naturally beautiful, she looks good in anything. But, if you ask me, she looks better without clothes."

When Zhou Xiaobai heard this, two red clouds immediately appeared on his cheeks. He glared at Zhong Yuemin angrily and spat softly, "Get lost!"

Upon seeing this, Zhong Yuemin immediately acted as if he was terrified, bowed exaggeratedly and said, "Oh! I'll get out of here right now." After saying that, he deliberately staggered, which made Zhou Xiaobai laugh.

"Can't you be serious for a day?" Zhou Xiaobai complained, but there was a happy smile on his lips.

Zhong Yuemin chuckled, walked over to Zhou Xiaobai, and gently put his arm around her shoulders. "Why are you so serious with my wife? It would be boring if we were to treat each other with respect! I just like to see you laugh, see you get angry, and see every real expression of yours."

Zhou Xiaobai's cheeks turned redder at his sweet talk. She gently pushed Zhong Yuemin away and pretended to be angry. "I don't want to tell you so much. Have you bought a gift? Stop talking nonsense. Business matters are more important."

Zhong Yuemin said seriously, "Wife, don't worry about me. Maotai, the best tea, cigarettes, chicken, duck, fish, meat, and candy are all ready. I guarantee that you will be satisfied."

Zhou Xiaobai was relieved after hearing this and nodded with satisfaction. She knew that although Zhong Yuemin liked to joke around, he could always be relied on at critical moments.

When Zhong Yuemin, Zhou Xiaobai and Ning Wei were pushing their motorcycles and preparing to set off, a burst of cheerful footsteps broke the tranquility of the yard, and Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen ran over from outside like two happy little birds. They looked at their parents and Uncle Ning Wei who were ready to go with curiosity, and Xiao Shihua was the first to ask, "Mom, where are you and Dad going?"

Zhou Xiaobai smiled and squatted down, gently patted the dust off Xiao Haichen, and explained, "My father, Uncle Ning Wei, and I are going to visit your uncle Ning Wei's girlfriend's home."

When Xiao Haichen heard this, his eyes lit up immediately. He pulled Zhou Xiaobai's clothes and asked excitedly, "Can my sister and I go?"

Zhou Xiaobai shook his head and explained patiently, "No, Mom and Dad are going there to discuss something important. If you go, you might disturb them. Besides, grandma is waiting for you at home. She must have prepared a lot of fun and delicious things for you."

After hearing this, Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen were immediately filled with disappointment. Xiao Haichen even pursed his lips, as if he was about to cry.

Seeing this, Zhou Xiaobai quickly hugged them and comforted them softly, "Son, Mom and Dad know that you really want to go, but it's really not possible this time. Next time there is a chance, Mom and Dad will definitely take you to play together, okay?"

Although Xiao Shihua was still somewhat reluctant, she nodded and forced a smile at her mother's gentle eyes. Xiao Haichen also reluctantly accepted this fact under the guidance of his sister.

"Then mom and dad, please come back soon." Xiao Shihua said reluctantly.

"Don't worry, we will be back as soon as possible." Zhong Yuemin also interjected.

After saying that, Zhong Yuemin, Zhou Xiaobai and Ning Wei pushed their motorcycles and set off for the home of Ning Wei's future father-in-law and mother-in-law.

Ning Wei led Zhong Yuemin and Zhou Xiaobai through the bustling family compound, which was full of the breath of life and warmth among neighbors.

Zhou Xiaobai saw many familiar faces and stopped from time to time to greet familiar faces. Her voice was clear and pleasant, with a bit of intimacy and enthusiasm.

"Chief Li, did you just get off work?" Zhou Xiaobai said with a smile to a middle-aged man passing by.

"Yes, Chief Zhou, long time no see. What's the matter?" Chief Li also stopped and responded with a smile.

"I have a younger brother, and the girl he's dating is from our family compound."

"Really? That girl?"

"I don't know yet!" Zhong Yuemin went up and handed him a cigarette.

"Hello, Director Ma!" Zhou Xiaobai saw another acquaintance and hurried forward to greet him.

The residents in the family compound all looked at the two guests brought by Ning Wei with curiosity.

At this time, Ding Jiayi came forward, with a look of curiosity and inquiry in her eyes, and she was obviously very interested in the couple Ning Wei brought.

"Ning Wei." Ding Jiayi called softly, with a hint of tenderness in her voice.

Ning Wei introduced with a smile, "Captain, sister-in-law, this is Ding Jiayi, my...friend." There was a hint of shyness in his words, but more of it was cherishment and respect for Ding Jiayi.

Zhong Yuemin smiled and nodded, giving Ding Jiayi a friendly look. "Hello!" he greeted concisely and forcefully.

Zhou Xiaobai greeted them even more enthusiastically. She stepped forward and held Ding Jiayi's hand, smiling and saying, "Jiayi, you are so beautiful! I've heard Ning Wei mention you a long time ago, and seeing you today, you are indeed as beautiful as the legend says."

Ding Jiayi was a little embarrassed by Zhou Xiaobai's compliments. She lowered her head shyly and responded softly, "No, no, my sister-in-law is really beautiful and elegant. I'm very happy to meet you."

The four of them smiled at each other, and the distance between them was instantly shortened a lot.

Zhou Xiaobai and Ding Jiayi were walking and chatting in front. The topics ranged from family matters to hobbies. The two of them were having a great time chatting, as if they were old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years.

Zhong Yuemin and Ning Wei followed behind, with bags of gifts hanging on their shoulders and hands. They looked a little embarrassed but still humorous.

Zhong Yuemin noticed a group of children playing nearby, and he suddenly had an idea, so he winked at Ning Wei, signaling him to distribute some candies to the children. Ning Wei understood, smiled, took out a handful of candies from his bag, and distributed them to the curious children who gathered around.

However, what Zhong Yuemin did not expect was that this action seemed to turn on some kind of "switch". After a while, a large group of children followed behind him. They followed Zhong Yuemin and Ning Wei excitedly, their eyes flashing with desire for candy and curiosity about new things.

After a lot of effort, the group arrived at Ding Jiayi's doorstep. Zhong Yuemin, Zhou Xiaobai, Ning Wei and Ding Jiayi looked at each other and smiled. They all found this sudden "little episode" interesting.

When Ding Jiayi opened the door to welcome them in, Zhou Xiaobai said to the inside enthusiastically, "Director Ding, Jiayi is your daughter? Then we will be relatives from now on."

Director Ding in the room was stunned when he heard this, and then a surprised smile bloomed on his face. "Oh! Chief Zhou, what's going on? Why haven't I heard Jiayi mention it before?"

Zhou Xiaobai explained with a smile. "Oh, it's like this. Ning Wei and my old Zhong have been comrades-in-arms and brothers for many years. We came here specially to visit today. I didn't expect Jiayi and Ning Wei to be in a relationship. Isn't this a coincidence? In the future, our two families should visit each other more often."

After hearing this, Director Ding nodded in agreement, feeling surprised and happy about this unexpected "relative relationship". He warmly invited everyone to sit down, and the room was immediately filled with laughter, and a warm and pleasant party began.