blueteamnovel Chapter 155 Chasing After Them
Chapter 155 Chasing After Them
Cheng Zheng didn't know how long he stood outside the platform, so long that his body became numb, before he dragged his heavy steps back.
Zhang Yang had been keeping an eye on him, and seeing him leave, he quickly chased after him.
"Ah Zheng, don't worry, your girlfriend is just being stubborn and that's why she's making herself unreachable. She'll come back once she calms down."
He patted Cheng Zheng on the shoulder, his tone carrying the confidence of someone with experience, "Women are all petty. If you quarrel, you should give in a little. After the quarrel, we men should apologize first and coax her. Don't be stubborn. If you encounter a stubborn one, she might run away in anger."
Zhang Yang didn't think anything of it, assuming it was just a typical argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend, with the usual tantrum about running away from home. Plus, Cheng Zheng was known for his stubborn personality and had never been seen to back down to any woman. So Zhang Yang came specifically to share his experience with him.
Cheng Zheng didn't say much, just gave a faint "hmm".
Zhang Yang thought he had taken his words to heart and said with a smile, "Then I'll wait for your good news with your wife. I want to drink your wedding wine as soon as possible."
"Um."
Cheng Zheng nodded, turned around and went to the ticket counter to buy a train ticket to Yuncheng for the next day.
He still didn't believe she would go to Guangzhou or the Northwest.
As a woman unfamiliar with the area, even if she wanted to leave him, there was no need for her to go to an unfamiliar city. So she would most likely transfer trains along the way and return to her hometown.
After buying the ticket, Cheng Zheng returned to his workplace.
Although he was the factory representative, he couldn't just leave whenever he wanted. There were many tasks at the factory that required his supervision, and the car manufacturing project was at its most critical stage.
He's expected to be gone for a week, and I can't feel at ease until everything is arranged.
"Sir, your marriage application has been approved!"
As soon as the assistant saw him, he scurried over, holding an approval report stamped with a red seal, his face beaming. "The union officer just delivered this. Congratulations!"
Cheng Zheng took the report, glanced at it briefly, and then held it in his hand, saying calmly, "Yes, come in here for a moment, I have something to tell you."
The assistant was puzzled; why did the representative look so unhappy?
And why didn't Officer Shen come to work today?
strangeness.
The assistant followed Cheng Zheng into the office with trepidation.
Cheng Zheng explained all the important details to him, then said, "I'm going to Yuncheng, and it'll probably take about a week. You'll be in charge of all the work that requires signatures and approvals for the next week. If you're unsure about anything, try to wait until I get back. If it's really urgent, just call me. I'll send you my phone number by telegram when I get to Yuncheng."
"Okay, Representative, don't worry, I'll definitely handle the work you assigned me." Seeing that he didn't look well, the assistant didn't dare to ask any more questions and just nodded to assure him.
……
The news that Cheng Zheng was going to marry Lin Shuyao was no secret in the factory.
The union sent over the marriage certificate, and the news spread throughout the factory. Within a morning, first the technical staff came to congratulate him, then leaders from various departments. Even the Soviet experts, upon seeing Cheng Zheng, came up and said with a smile, "Cheng, congratulations! Comrade Shen is excellent and a perfect match for you. You are so lucky to have married such a beautiful and intelligent wife. Wishing you happiness!"
"Thank you." Cheng Zheng's lips curved into a stiff smile, but only he knew how bitter that smile was.
On the way back from the train station, he kept thinking about why she left.
Did he do something wrong that made her angry?
But no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn't find an answer that could convince him.
Perhaps she had some unavoidable difficulties that forced her to leave him?
Or perhaps she didn't want to get married so early, and was afraid?
He was willing to wait for her, to wait for her to accept him.
Once we reach Yuncheng and find her, perhaps the answer will be revealed.
Cheng Zheng comforted himself.
He didn't tell outsiders about Lin Shuyao's departure, only saying that she had gone back to her hometown to visit relatives.
However, the news that he was going to Yuncheng could not be kept secret in the department. Fortunately, no one thought anything of it. After all, it is normal for the woman to take the man back to his hometown before the wedding.
Only Zhao Tiemei felt something was wrong.
Because at this very moment, she was holding a letter in her hand.
She found it by chance when she was looking for her own letter in the mailroom. The letter was addressed to Cheng Zheng, and since they worked in the same department, she just picked it up for him.
Just as I was about to go to his office to give him the letter, I suddenly noticed that the handwriting on the envelope looked familiar, as if I had seen it somewhere before.
Just then, a colleague brought over a translation document. Zhao Tiemei noticed the handwriting on the document and the envelope, and suddenly it dawned on her—
The handwriting on the envelope is Lin Shuyao's!
She said it looked so familiar. She reads Lin Shuyao's translations every day and would never mistake it for her.
But Lin Shuyao is with Cheng Zheng every day, isn't she? Their marriage application has already been approved, so why do they need to communicate by letter?
Moreover, the letter was sent from the same address in the same city, meaning that Lin Shuyao was sending the letter to Cheng Zheng from Beijing.
But didn't the assistant say that Lin Shuyao went back to her hometown? Even if she wrote a letter, it should have been sent from Yuncheng.
Could it be that something happened between the two of them?
Zhao Tiemei's curiosity was practically bursting out of her stomach, and on a whim, she opened the letter.
……
After arranging his work at the company, Cheng Zheng went home.
Everyone in the family knew that he and Lin Shuyao were getting their marriage certificate today, so Gao Jie took a day off and got up early to start preparing. She went through the dowry list again and wrapped the dowry in red paper again and again. In the kitchen, chicken was stewing and fish was steaming, and the table was full of food.
Cheng Huazhang made a special trip back before noon and sat in the living room. Gao Tingting was even more excited. She got up and dressed herself up, running in and out to look in the mirror several times, just waiting to welcome her sister-in-law into the house.
There was a knock at the door.
Gao Tingting was the first to rush over: "Brother! Sister-in-law!"
At this shout, Gao Jie and Cheng Huazhang both looked towards the door.
As a result, only Cheng Zheng walked in.
Gao Jie glanced uncertainly behind him: "Where's Xiao Shen? Didn't you bring her back?"
"Didn't you go to get your marriage certificate this morning? Are you done?" Cheng Huazhang asked.
Gao Tingting pressed on, "Brother, where's sister-in-law?"
Cheng Zheng came in carrying his bag, his voice so calm it was impossible to tell his emotions: "I have to go on a business trip unexpectedly, so we've postponed getting our marriage certificate."
"Are you leaving in such a hurry?" Gao Jie paused for a moment, still clutching her apron, her hand wiping her hands still. "Can't you take Xiao Shen home for dinner before you leave? I got up early this morning to prepare, and I made so many dishes."
Cheng Zheng lowered his eyes, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly: "It was a last-minute notification, so it was rather urgent."
Gao Jie said, "Then you can let Xiao Shen come to our house for dinner by himself. We'll be family from now on anyway."
"She's going too," Cheng Zheng said.
Cheng Huazhang looked up at him: "How many days?"
Cheng Zheng: "If all goes well, it will take about a week."
"Okay, work is important, you should go upstairs and get ready." Cheng Huazhang nodded, indicating his understanding.
Cheng Zheng went upstairs, and Gao Tingting stood at the top of the stairs, looking at her brother's back. She felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.