unable to swim

"Chong Chong, are you secretly married?"

"No, why?"

"What do you mean, you don't show up, you don't have a phone call, the three of us don't know your situation."

"You've all been working for two years, I'm just getting started, can it be the same, grass."

"Do you understand the combination of work and rest?"

"Shiting, you're only half a year older than me, don't talk to me like you're educating a child." Cheng Chong said dissatisfied.

"I feel sorry for you and miss you. Why do you say that I am so pitiful, and I will be scolded by you even if I want to see you."

"Okay, okay, actually, I miss you too, what's your plan?"

"Tonight, my brothers are going to get together and get in touch with each other. It seems that everyone has been very busy recently."

"Understood, send me the time and address, and I'll get to work quickly, otherwise you won't have to see me at night."

"Okay, see you tonight."

……

After Zhou Zhizhi and Jiao Zilie finished their meal, they decided to go to Tianyu to sing.Because of what happened two years ago, Zhou Zhizhi has been feeling uncomfortable and wants to do it all over again.Although the relationship between the two of them no longer needed to be secretly poked, it seemed to be a knot that had not been untied in her heart, so she brought her godson to the box that year.

Cheng Chong and his group also gathered at Tianyu after dinner tonight, the box was still opposite Jiao Zilie and Zhou Zhizhi, there was no need to open up their feelings, because they often went to that box.

Singing loudly with the doors closed on both sides, it doesn't matter whether the singing is good or not, the key lies in the atmosphere.

When Jiao Zilie went out to go to the bathroom and came back, he ran into Jiang Xian who was about to go out. The latter was stunned for a moment, thinking that he had returned to two years ago.The two met again at Cheng Dong's wedding. Jiang Xian also knew that Jiao Zilie is currently Cheng's queen lawyer, so he greeted him politely: "Jiao lawyer, what a coincidence."

"Yeah, I'm singing with my girlfriend. You're singing with your friends too?"

"That's right, Second Young Master is here, do you want to go in and say hello?"

"Alright." Hearing that Cheng Chong was there, Jiao Zilie was a little happy.

Jiang Xian led the godson into the door, and the godson looked around, and happened to see Cheng Chong flirting with a young and handsome boy.He stood at the door and did not continue to move in.Jiang Xian patted him, "Teaching lawyers?"

At this time, Cheng Chong had noticed him, and instantly pushed the boy next to him away from him, got up and walked towards God Zilie.

"Why are you here?"

"I can't be here?" Godson's tone was a little gunpowder.

"You came here yourself?"

"Zhizhi is opposite, I came to say hello to you. Now that the greeting is over, I should go." After speaking, she turned and left without thinking.

Cheng Chong grabbed him in a panic, "Anyway, it's just the two of you, why don't you come over and play together?"

"No need, I don't want to disturb Cheng Zong's interest!"

Hearing God Zilie's tone, he couldn't say anything more, he could only watch him leave, and for some reason, he felt a little secret pain in his heart.

Going back to the van, the godson was drinking a bottle of wine. Zhou Zhizhi looked at the godson who was still doing well just now, and asked wonderingly, "Xiao Lie, what's wrong?"

"fine."

"You don't look like you're okay. Is there anything you can't tell me?" Zhou Zhizhi was a little displeased at his lack of confession.

"I just saw Cheng Chong."

"Is it..." Zhou Zhizhi didn't know how to speak, "Does it remind you of what happened two years ago? This Cheng Chong, how come you can meet him every time you come to Tianyu!"

"Is it true that rich people like..." Jiao Zilie was a little speechless.

"what do you like?"

"Like... like to find people in sensual places...?"

"Huh?" Zhou Zhizhi instantly understood, "It's about the same. Those princes/party members like Cheng Chong are almost like that. Anyway, everyone is not surprised, and you are upset because of this?" Zhou Zhizhi knew that Jiao Zilie was a relatively decent person. People, think that he does not agree with this style of life will be angry.

"Has Cheng Chong always been like this?" Jiao Zilie didn't answer her question, but continued to ask.Although I probably knew what the private life of Cheng Chong and the others was like in my heart, but when I saw it with my own eyes, it was another feeling.

"Yeah, I didn't know about him when he was in the United States. It's probably about the same. Anyway, he has been like this for so many years in the capital. It's not news. He is that kind of person, so you don't care about him. Anyway, you just Work for his company, and his private life has nothing to do with you." Zhou Zhizhi reassured him considerately.

"Hehe, yes, his private life has nothing to do with me."

……

Watching the sunny and handsome Nate walk out of the airport, Jiao Zilie rushed up to give him a big hug, and Nate gave him a hug back, and hugged him even tighter, as if he wanted to rub him into his own bones.

"I haven't seen you for a few months and you've matured a lot. It's different when you become a barrister." Nate said happily.

"You are a barrister yourself, don't make fun of me."

Zhou Zhizhi slowly walked towards the two people who were joking. When Jiao Zilie saw her coming, he immediately took her hand and introduced her. "Nate, this is the girlfriend I told you about, Zhou Zhizhi."

"Zhizhi, this is my best friend in America, Nate."

Nate watched God Zilie holding her hand, feeling very uncomfortable, but he didn't show it on his face. "Hello, nice to meet you."

"Hello, thank you for taking care of Xiao Lie in the United States."

"We are good friends, it's not about me taking care of him, we take care of each other."

"Hehe, thank you anyway." Zhou Zhizhi inexplicably felt that Nate was exuding a chill.

"Where are you going to live in China?"

"I haven't made up my mind yet. I left in a hurry without a plan."

"Then live with me. Anyway, I have two rooms. But I'm wronging you to sleep in the study. I'll buy you a bed later."

"Okay," Nate said happily, "I can be your roommate again."

The two walked towards the parking lot talking and laughing, Zhou Zhizhi followed behind with a bitter face. "Isn't this American too thick-skinned? If you tell you to stay, you will stay. Don't you know that Chinese people like to be polite? There are very few opportunities to go to Xiaolie, and now it's even worse. Hmph!"

The godson didn't notice what Zhou Zhizhi was muttering behind, but her words fell into Nate's ears verbatim.If Zhou Zhizhi hadn't been behind them, Nate would have seen the corners of Nate's mouth gloating at this moment.

Zhou Zhizhi drove the car depressed, looking at the two people from the rearview mirror as if they had endless words to say, and she couldn't even understand the professional things when they talked about them, so she could only grab the steering wheel fiercely in anger.

The car was parked downstairs at Jiaozilie's house. He helped Nate take down the luggage and said to Zhou Zhizhi, "Zhizhi, you can go back first. I will help Nate settle down and buy a bed. Thank you for your hard work today!"

Zhou Zhizhi was so angry that she stepped on the accelerator and drove away. "Xiao Lie is such a stupid piece of wood!" I feel so wronged, it's fine to be a free driver, and I won't invite her to sit at his house for a while at the door!

God Zilie stared blankly at her car exhaust, and Monk Zhang Er wondered, "What's wrong with her? It's a special day every month?"

He didn't think much of it, because Nate was still busy.When he got home, he tidied up the study to make room for a bed.He helped Nate put his luggage away, and saw that he didn't have much luggage. "Are you going to stay in the country for a short time this time?"

"No, I'm not going to leave."

"Really? Then why do you bring so few things?"

"There is nothing particularly worth bringing. China is so developed and has everything, so why drag so much luggage."

"Well, yes. It's better this way, and it's easier to clean up. By the way, don't you still have family members here? Do you want to visit?"

"Not yet. I didn't tell them that I came to China. I want to be quiet for a while."

God Zilie doesn't know anything about his family in China, "Are they difficult?"

"Pretty tough!"

Seeing his bitter face, God Zilie began to sympathize with him. "Then what are your plans? Work or travel first?"

"Both of these are in my plan, but I haven't made up my mind yet. I will stay for a while and observe the domestic environment. The last time I came to China was when I graduated from high school. It has only been a few years, and the changes have been too great. Right! I was shocked on the way to your house just now, compared with China, the United States is really a big rural area!"

"Haha, I really don't know whether to say you are patriotic or not. China is developing very fast now, but everything has two sides, good and bad."

"It doesn't matter if he is good or not, as long as we are good." Nate said cheekily, putting his arms around his godson.

"Okay, I know how to play tricks. Let's go and look at the bed? We're having dinner after we're done."

"Okay." Nate smiled sweetly.

Jiao Zilie accompanied Nate to eat, drink and see scenic spots all weekend. He originally wanted to call Zhou Zhizhi together, but since the two separated last time, he has not been able to contact her.

A few days later, Zhou Zhizhi took the initiative to contact him and asked him to meet at her apartment at night.The godson readily agreed, but at the same time he was extremely nervous.This is the first time to go to her house, and it's still night, I don't know what will happen?Although Jiao Zilie is very simple in terms of men and women, he is not completely ignorant, and he is somewhat uneasy.

After work, the teacher Zilie hurried to Zhou Zhizhi's house.As soon as I entered the door, I saw two long candles lit on the table. Instead of the stereotypical steak and red wine pairing in the movie, there was a table of authentic Beijing dishes and a few bottles of beer.Jiao Zilie couldn't help but smile, this is Zhizhi!That kind, straightforward, lively and lovely woman.

"Why is it so rich? What is a good day today?" Godson asked with a smile.

Zhou Zhizhi didn't smile, but said quietly, "Sit down, I have something to tell you."

Jiao Zilie's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly sat down.

"Let's eat first, okay? Let's talk after eating. I've been preparing these things for a day, so don't let me down." Zhou Zhizhi cheered up and said with a smile.

She said so, God Zilie could only bury his head in eating.

"Don't eat in such a hurry, take it easy. Come on, have some wine, let's drink together."

The two of them drank and ate in silence, neither of them said a word.

Jiao Zilie was not in the mood to eat, so he ate very little. Finally, when Zhou Zhizhi put down the bowl and chopsticks, he immediately asked, "Zhizhi, what's the matter, don't scare me."

"Little Lie, do you know? I've always liked you for so many years."

"I know, I've always known. I'm sorry I never said anything before. At that time, I felt that I was not worthy of you, and I didn't dare to think anything wrong."

Zhou Zhizhi ignored what he said, and just continued on her own: "When you were going to the United States, I really felt like a bolt from the blue. But I comforted myself, that's always the life you want, and you can't do it if you like you." Your bond. Although two years is not very long, but two years of longing is really hard, and finally I look forward to you back. The moment I saw you at the airport, I felt that the whole world was bright."

The godson listened to her quietly and didn't interrupt. "When you held my hand and said let's try it, I felt that I was the happiest woman in the world. These days with you, although not vigorous, but there are countless sweet and warm. Xiaolie, I... ...I really love you."

Zhou Zhizhi took a sip from the wine glass with trembling hands and continued, "I will always love you, but I can no longer be by your side."

The godson finally spoke at this time, "Why?! Is there something wrong with me? I can change it!"

Zhou Zhizhi shook her head like a rattle, "No, it's not you, you're very good, really. Don't you always envy us rich people?" She sighed deeply, "This is what rich people do. Sadness! Many times I envy you, do what you want to do, and create a world by yourself."

"What's going on?" God Zilie also slowly calmed down.

"I haven't contacted you for the past few days because I really don't know how to face you. Today I finally mustered up the courage to call you. I still remember that I was very busy before, and my dad took me to a meeting with the Li family every day. , eat?"

The teacher nodded.

Zhou Zhizhi smiled wryly and said: "For a long time, it was someone on a blind date, ha ha. My dad invested in real estate abroad before, and he had never been involved in the real estate industry. He was still abroad, but he ran away immediately after receiving the money. Our family The company is now facing bankruptcy, Li Yuntian has taken a fancy to me, and told my dad that as long as he agrees to marry me to him, he will help my dad tide over the difficulties."

Zhou Zhizhi kept drinking, as if it could numb her scarred heart.God Zilie wanted to persuade her but didn't. He knew how much pain she felt in her heart right now!

"Actually, I don't care what my dad says. After all, it's not ancient times. He has no way to force me to marry Li Yuntian. But when he was about to kneel down and beg me, I really softened my heart and gave in." Said here Zhou Zhizhi burst into tears.God Zilie sat next to her, holding her hand with one hand, and stroking her back with the other to comfort her.

After she adjusted her mood, she continued: "Although my dad is not the richest man, the company is also the foundation of his life. He can't help but see his life's contribution destroyed. In order to save the company, he actually wants to give me money. Kneel down. My mother died early, and he did not remarry for so many years because of me, for fear that I would be unhappy. If I am not willing to help him at this time, I feel that I am really unfilial."

Zhou Zhizhi forgot to look at the starry sky outside the window, "Love used to be my dream, but now it has become a luxury. Although I can't say that at least we once had it, I sincerely want to thank you for letting me turn my dream into a dream. It has become a reality. I don’t know the future path, but I think it’s okay to live without love.”

Jiaozilie gently covered her lips, her tears flowed down her cheeks and fell into their mouths, Jiaozilie felt bitter and astringent.Leaving her lips, God Zilie gently wiped away her tears. "Actually, I should thank you. It is you who brought sunshine and love to my ordinary and boring life. I am very sad that I can't help you a little bit, and I want you to make such a sacrifice. At the same time, I also understand you, if If it were me, I would definitely make the same choice. Don’t worry that I will be sad, I will only be sad if you are sad, so you must cheer up and be the Zhou Zhizhi I know. That person is not afraid of anything Zhou Zhizhi!"

Zhou Zhizhi smiled through tears, "You make me sound like a bull devil." She looked at him affectionately, and held his face with her hands, "Although I can't be with you anymore, my love for you will never change .”

God Zilie held her hand and rubbed her face twice, "If we can't be lovers, we can still be friends. Promise me, you must be happy, you must be happy, and try to accept Li Yuntian."

"For you, I will work hard. In the future," Zhou Zhizhi held back tears, "we are still good friends."

God Zilie pulled her into his arms, sat silently hugging her, looked out the window together, did not speak any more, and quietly enjoyed every minute and every second that belonged to them in the end.