Northeast: My Absurd Woman

Chapter 89 The curtains were drawn in broad daylight

Lin Qiu moved closer to Zhang Changyao, almost pressing her face against Zhang Changyao's.

The hot breath he exhaled was enough to dry Zhang Changyao completely.

He wanted to stick out his tongue and lick his dry, burning lips, but he was afraid Lin Qiu would misunderstand.

He could only lean back to avoid Lin Qiu's burning gaze.

"Lin Qiu, you really misunderstood me. I just wanted to find some work that I could do to supplement my family's income."

I never thought about leaving home to earn money; Wu Ni can't be left without someone to take care of her.

What happened between us back then was all my fault; I let you down.

We each have our own families now, and I have no way to prove anything to you right now.

Whether we love each other or not doesn't matter now; what matters is continuing to be classmates or friends.

If we can't even be classmates and friends, then I won't contact you again, and we'll never be in touch again.

I can't say things I shouldn't say or do things I shouldn't do because of our past relationship.

Zhang Changyao understood Lin Qiu's meaning, and his reason told him that this relationship could not continue.

To Lin Qiu, Zhang Changyao was just an ordinary citizen and insignificant.

But Yang Wuni cannot live without Zhang Changyao, because he is now her everything.

Without further hesitation, Zhang Changyao turned around and was about to open the door to leave.

"Zhang Changyao, you...you really want to leave and never contact me again?"

If this relationship is really going to end, can you give me a reason so I can finally give up completely?

If this is truly you asking me to break up with you.

"Then let's say goodbye properly, just like other couples, okay?"

Lin Qiu pulled the blue and white floral cloth over the window and blocked the door, preventing Zhang Changyao from leaving.

"Lin Qiu, what other reason do you need? Isn't it enough that we each have our own families now?"

Since you want a formal breakup, then let's do it now.

After I leave this house now, I will never contact you again.

Zhang Changyao's words were resolute; he only wanted to leave this room and Lin Qiu immediately.

He was afraid that if he waited any longer, he would lose control and do something wrong.

"Fine! Zhang Changyao, since you're so heartless, then let's cut ties completely."

From now on, let's pretend we never knew each other. Are you happy now?

Lin Qiu cried, cried very sadly, sobbing against the door, her body trembling.

"Lin Qiu, don't cry. It would be bad if someone heard you crying."

"If you open the door and let me out, and someone sees us in the same room with the curtains drawn, people will gossip about you."

Zhang Changyao was anxious. He wanted to move Lin Qiu aside and open the door himself.

After touching Lin Qiu's shoulder, he quickly withdrew his hand.

"Zhang Changyao, okay, I promise you, we're officially breaking up today."

However, I now want you to give me a formal breakup ceremony.

Only if you agree to cooperate with me will we officially consider this a breakup.

Lin Qiu turned around and wiped away the tears on her face with one finger.

She looked at Zhang Changyao with resentful eyes, her words filled with pleading.

"Lin Qiu, I'll agree to anything you say, but you have to open the curtains first."

If others saw them, they'd think they were doing something shady inside.

Seeing that Lin Qiu didn't move away from the door, Zhang Changyao had no choice but to go over and pull back the floral cloth covering the window.

"Zhang Changyao, don't pull it open. It's Sunday today, I'm on duty, and no one will come."

"I just want you to kiss me, kiss me until I'm satisfied, then I'll let you go."

"Lin Qiu...that won't do..."

Zhang Changyao turned his head away and refused to meet Lin Qiu's oncoming attack.

"Zhang Changyao, I knew you were never sincere with me."

You regretted being with me back then, which is why you left without saying goodbye.

You think I don't know? You just really like Class Monitor Miao Yu.

Miao Yu told me this herself on the way home from school; she said I wasn't good enough for her.

You said you liked her too, and if I hadn't been in the middle of you two, you would have gotten together a long time ago.

She also said that you were so good to her, and even took her to a movie theater outside the school to watch movies secretly.

While watching the movie, you secretly held her hand.

She even said she could arrange a job for you, and you were so happy that you wanted to leave me.

"Zhang Changyao, tell me yourself, is this true or not?" Lin Qiu started crying again, crying with great grievance.

"Lin Qiu, what are you talking about? Me and Miao Yu? I don't know anything about that."

I know you and Miao Yu are together, but you can't put me in the middle of that, can you?

I hadn't even thought about finding a job at the time, so when did I mention it to her?

If I really want to be with Miao Yu, after we break up, I should be with Miao Yu, and she should help me find a job, right?

Look at me now. Others are so poor they have bells hanging from their asses, but I'm so poor I don't even have a bell.

Zhang Changyao was desperately trying to prove his innocence, and his palms were sweating with anxiety.

"Xiao Qiu, are you inside? Why is this child keeping the curtains drawn in broad daylight?"

The slight tapping sound of Lu Shi leaning against the window startled Zhang Changyao, bringing him back to reality.

He abruptly pulled Lin Qiu, who was blocking the doorway and still crying, aside.

During the shoving, the collar that had been torn open was hurriedly fastened back up.

Without hesitation, he rushed out the door, not daring to stop for even a second.

Instead of going directly to the door, Zhang Changyao hid in a secluded corner of the corridor where no one could see him.

He couldn't be seen by anyone right now; this was the message he kept telling himself.

My appearance at this moment would directly affect Lin Qiu's innocence.

"Uncle, what are you doing peeking through the window? Go and keep an eye on your front door!"

Lin Qiu stomped her feet in anger inside the house, then pushed open the window and shouted at Lu Shi.

"Xiao Qiu, Director Liao just came by and saw that the curtains in your office window were drawn, so he asked me to come and take a look."

Zhang Changyao came to see you just now, and left without even saying goodbye. You've been so kind to him for nothing.

Lu Shi reminded Lin Qiu, then turned around and searched for Zhang Changyao's figure in the courtyard.

"Uncle Lu, I'm here." Zhang Changyao patted Lu Shi on the back.

"Zhang Changyao, come with me right now, you really don't know any better."

Lu Shi abandoned the gentle tone he had used when speaking to Lin Qiu and walked ahead in a stern voice.

"Uncle Lu, Lin Qiu and I didn't do anything," Zhang Changyao explained from behind Lu Shi.

Lu Shi didn't say anything, went straight into the guardhouse, and after seeing Zhang Changyao come in, he turned around and closed the door.

"Zhang Changyao, if I hadn't been so observant, you and Xiao Qiu would have gotten into big trouble today."

Director Liao is no simple man; you wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

If things go wrong, you'll end up with your wife and children separated from you, your family destroyed, and you'll be nothing.

Lu Shi earnestly advised Zhang Changyao, and then sighed.

"Uncle, my business with Zhang Changyao is none of your concern."

"Zhang Changyao, don't listen to my uncle. I'll come to the village to find you in a few days and we'll talk in detail."