CH 111

Chapter 111: Recklessly Brave

I don’t know what’s going on this year, it seems like relationships are not going particularly well. Of course, this can only be said for Zhou Muxian, a pitiful and lonely single dog.

His younger brother, Zhou Mushi, is living a sweet and comfortable life, like a person who uses Dà bǎo1 lotion.

When not working, Zhou Mushi occasionally writes or watches movies with Jin Yang on the couch. It’s a strange feeling, always making people feel like they are living a stolen good life.

This feeling is hard to describe as good or bad. On the one hand, it makes you cherish it even more because of its preciousness, and the happiness it brings is magnified without limit. On the other hand, it also makes you feel a little uneasy, always feeling like this peaceful life is actually not that peaceful.

On the day Zhou Qingwen was discharged from the hospital, Zhou Muxian and Zhou Mushi reluctantly went to pick him up.

Originally, they weren’t needed, but the female police officer who was supposed to help out had to go on an emergency call. Zhou Qingwen then remembered his two blood-related sons.

Zhou Muxian was driving in front, and Zhou Mushi was sitting in the back, chatting aimlessly with his father.

“Dad, can you tell us what really happened before?”

Zhou Qingwen looked out the window with an elder’s solemn expression, “Why ask so much? Curiosity killed the cat. It’s enough for you to know that your father is a good person who serves the people with honesty and integrity.”

The two brothers forcibly restrained their desire to roll their eyes and stick out their tongues.

“Okay, okay, we won’t ask about your official business. We just want to know about our family. What about the illegitimate child before? Was that also to cooperate with the acting?”

Zhou Qingwen’s face turned red, “That was true.”

Zhou Mushi: …

Zhou Muxian: … “Then what about you and the policewoman?”

Zhou Qingwen retorted his elder son with an arrogant look, “We fought side by side and developed comradery. Is there anything wrong with that?”

“Oh, sure, there’s nothing wrong. You are the head of the family. When it rains, it pours. As sons, what can we say?” Zhou Muxian said.

The person sitting in the back seat scratched his head lightly and gently tapped the back of the elder son’s head.

“Don’t be so ambiguous with me. I know you have a deep connection with your mother, but that’s you, not me. Yes, we’ve been married for over twenty years due to a business alliance, but it’s not like we have any feelings for each other. I’ve worked hard for this family my whole life, and at the end of the day, can’t I pursue my own happiness?”

As Zhou Muxian listened to these words, he couldn’t help but think of his own marriage. Even though he and his wife both got what they wanted out of the marriage and achieved a win-win situation in business, both sides were just maintaining appearances. What kind of feelings could there be between them?

His wife on paper was a very elegant and intelligent girl who could be seen as good from any angle. And Zhou Muxian was no different, putting up a facade for her in front of others as a young, talented, and successful businessman.

When they got married, they were showered with praises like “golden boy and jade girl,” “perfect match,” and “pearls on a string,” but besides being able to chat without reservation while lying on the same bed, it seemed like there were no other issues.

Zhou Qingwen touched his itchy scalp and said, “Let me tell you, you shouldn’t force yourself if you have no feelings for your wife. Get a divorce early. Don’t end up like me, waiting until your mother dies to have a chance to find someone you like.”

Zhou Muxian finally realized that ever since his father entered his second spring, he had completely let go of himself and was willing to drag himself down just to shut his son’s mouths.

“Dad, don’t talk nonsense, we’re good.”

“Okay, if you think it’s good, then it’s good. But I can see that you haven’t really encountered true love yet. There might be someone in this world who is worth risking everything for.”

The driver couldn’t help but fall into deep thought. If he hasn’t encountered true love, then what are the past few years with Chen Sheng worth?

He believed that he loved Chen Sheng, but it was a love that was somewhat humble, and in the end it turned out like this.

But if you looked at it from a different perspective, what if Chen Sheng was the one who truly had feelings for him and was willing to be with him?

Would he be able to give up his current status, resources, and easy life to be with Chen Sheng without any hesitation?

Zhou Muxian hesitated…

This hesitation shows that there is a big problem. He can’t really risk everything for Chen Sheng, can he?

These years, he has been hoping that Chen Sheng can love him a little more, even more, preferably in a way that can firmly lock this feeling forever. However, until today, he realized that he was not ready for a bowl that can hold so much rice.

Is this a bit ridiculous?

But doesn’t he love Chen Sheng? Zhou Muxian almost immediately gave a negative answer. He loves him. For how many nights, he has been thinking about that person just to be able to sleep well. But he can’t give up anything for him, which is a bit ironic.

Zhou Muxian feels that he is a very selfish person deep down, that’s why he is so insatiable now. He wants a “normal” marriage in other people’s eyes, and also wants to live with the person he likes.

But in fact, he doesn’t know that it’s just a matter of fate that hasn’t arrived yet, and he hasn’t found that selfless love he is willing to give up everything for.

Chen Sheng had already taken up 80% of his heart since his teenage years. This is not something that anyone can do. However, in these years, this 80% love is only 80%, even though it’s just two steps away from ten. He just can’t cross it.

Perhaps this is just a chasm that only needs one opportunity to cross, or perhaps with one more step, he will fall into an endless abyss with no place to be buried.

“Dad, are you planning to marry the policewoman?” Zhou Mushi asked while playing with his phone on the side.

Without thinking, Zhou Qingwen replied, “Of course.”

“Tsk, but don’t you think…” Zhou Mushi hesitated to speak halfway, but as father and son understood each other, his father should be able to understand what he meant.

“Oh, Mushi, this is where you’re wrong. How can you look down on someone for being poor? They’re not from the same social class as us? Love can cross class boundaries, don’t be so shallow, okay? It’s not about exchanging money for love.” Zhou Qingwen earnestly corrected his son’s values.

Zhou Mushi felt a little embarrassed and helplessly said, “What I meant was, don’t you think you’re getting old? I’m not talking about money!”