Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 227: Sha Zhu's heart is completely confused

Sha Zhu ignored everyone's surprised looks. After he said this, he turned and left the yard, leaving behind only a lonely back.

He didn't know why he did this, maybe because he really didn't want to embarrass Qin Huairu, maybe because he didn't want to make things worse, maybe because... he really had a little affection for Qin Huairu in his heart.

He didn't know, he only knew that he was feeling very confused and upset and wanted to find a place to be alone and quiet.

Sha Zhu lowered his head and walked out of the yard quickly. Behind him, there was a burst of whispers and pointing, like countless flies, buzzing around his ears. He clenched his fists, his nails dug deep into his flesh, but he didn't feel any pain.

"Shazhu, are you okay?"

A familiar voice sounded in his ears. Sha Zhu suddenly raised his head and saw Qin Huairu standing in front of him with worry in her eyes.

"Huai Ru, I..." Sha Zhu opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say. He wanted to show off in front of her and pretend that he didn't care, but when he saw her worried eyes, all his disguises collapsed.

"Sha Zhu, don't take it to heart. Everyone in the hospital knows Xu Damao's big mouth! You..." Qin Huairu wanted to say something else, but Sha Zhu grabbed her hand.

"Huai Ru, stop talking, I'm fine." Sha Zhu forced a smile, but that smile was uglier than crying, "I... I'm leaving first."

He pulled his hand back in panic and fled away, leaving Qin Huairu standing there, staring blankly at his receding back, her eyes full of complicated emotions.

Sha Zhu ran wildly all the way, not knowing how long he had been running until a familiar scene appeared in front of him. He stopped and gasped for breath.

This is a small grove where he often comes. When he is in a bad mood, he will come here to sit, smoke a cigarette, and stay quietly for half a day.

He took out his cigarette box, but found it was empty. He crumpled the box into a ball and threw it hard on the ground.

"Damn Xu Damao!" He cursed in a low voice and kicked the stone on the ground away.

The stone flew far away and finally hit a tree trunk with a "bang".

"Who is there?!"

A clear female voice sounded, and then a figure walked out from behind the tree.

Sha Zhu took a closer look and was stunned.

The person who came was none other than the factory's new announcer, Ran Qiuhong.

Ran Qiuhong was wearing a simple dress, with her long black hair draped over her shoulders. Her delicate facial features were not made up, but she looked particularly beautiful and charming.

"Shazhu? Why is it you?" Ran Qiuhong also recognized him, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"I...I..." Sha Zhu stammered, unable to speak for a long time. He never expected to meet Ran Qiuhong here.

"What's wrong with you? Why do you look so bad?" Ran Qiuhong asked with concern, "Did something happen?"

Sha Zhu opened his mouth, wanting to pour out all the grievances and anger in his heart, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.

He couldn't tell her that he was humiliated in public and forced to apologize because of another woman, right?

"Nothing, just... I'm not in a good mood." Sha Zhu responded vaguely, not daring to look into Ran Qiuhong's eyes.

"Are you in a bad mood?" Ran Qiuhong walked over to him and sat down on the stone next to him. "Tell me what's wrong with you. Maybe I can help you feel better."

When she spoke, there was a slight smile on her lips and her eyes were indescribably gentle and moving.

Sha Zhu's heart began to beat wildly uncontrollably. He felt his cheeks getting hot, and he lowered his head quickly, not daring to look at her again.

"I...I..." He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "I'm fine. It's just a small matter. Don't take it to heart."

"Are you really okay?" Ran Qiuhong asked, with a hint of doubt in her tone.

"It's really nothing." Sha Zhu forced a smile, "Do you think I'm the kind of person who would get upset over a small matter?"

Ran Qiuhong didn't say anything, but just looked at him quietly, her eyes seemed to be able to see through all his disguises.

Sha Zhu felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze. He stood up suddenly and said, "I... I have something else to do. I'll leave first."

After saying that, he turned and walked away, as if he was avoiding some ferocious beast.

"Silly Zhu!" Ran Qiuhong shouted behind him.

Sha Zhu stopped but didn't look back.

"Wait for me." Ran Qiuhong's voice was soft but firm.

Sha Zhu's heart suddenly trembled. He felt Ran Qiuhong walking towards him, and then a soft little hand gently held his hand.

"Don't go..."

Her voice was like a feather, gently brushing across his heart, causing ripples.

Sha Zhu's heart was completely confused.

The sound of Sha Zhu's heartbeat was like a drum, making him dizzy. Ran Qiuhong's hands were soft and warm, as if they had some kind of magic that he couldn't resist. He stood there stiffly, letting her hold his hand, feeling as if his soul was being sucked away by her.

"You..." Sha Zhu opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say. He wanted to pull his hand back, but found that he didn't have the courage at all.

Ran Qiuhong's hand was still tightly holding his, as if to give him strength. She raised her head, looked directly into his eyes with her clear eyes, and said softly: "Silly Zhu, I know you feel bad, tell me, you will feel better if you say it out."

Her voice was as gentle as a spring of water, melting all the ice in his heart. Sha Zhu could no longer control his emotions, his nose felt sore, and tears welled up in his eyes.

He turned around suddenly, buried his head in his arms, and cried like a child.

Ran Qiuhong didn't say anything, but just stood quietly beside him, patting his back gently, comforting him silently.

I don't know how long it took, but Sha Zhu's crying gradually subsided. He raised his head, wiped away his tears with the back of his hand, and said in a hoarse voice: "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."

Ran Qiuhong shook her head, took out a handkerchief from her pocket and handed it to him: "Wipe it."

Sha Zhu took the handkerchief and wiped his face carelessly, then he realized how inappropriate his behavior was. He was a grown man, but he cried like a child in front of a woman. It was really embarrassing.

"I... I'm fine." Sha Zhu returned the handkerchief to Ran Qiuhong, lowered his head, and did not dare to look into her eyes.

Ran Qiuhong took the handkerchief and said with a smile: "Shazhu, you don't have to feel embarrassed. Everyone has vulnerable moments. If you want to cry, just cry. It's no big deal."

Sha Zhu raised his head and looked at her in surprise. He didn't expect that Ran Qiuhong would say such a thing.