Yu Zhou felt that even the heavens had begun to dislike him.
This wasn't without reason; his assets had reached such a point, yet he had still managed to cause these troubles.
Of course, even though he knew this clearly in his heart, he could only offer a bitter smile.
In his eyes, many situations, while seemingly by chance, were also a form of his own tempering.
Perhaps, suffering had gradually become a part of his daily life?
Therefore, he didn't feel there was anything to complain about, even though he knew this accident gave him a very bad feeling.
In reality, many things are just like this; you never know what will happen in the next second.
This was true even for him, a transmigrator. Even if you recognized the general trend of development, small matters could often catch you off guard.
This was life, wasn't it? If you knew all the answers and constantly played the role of an omniscient and almighty god, what would be the point of living such a life again?
Perhaps this was the extraordinary meaning of life.
Moreover, in Yu Zhou's memory, this incident might become something he would never forget.
After all, what other event could be as thrilling as today's?
"I, I'm a bit cold!"
Looking at Yu Zhou with a hint of helplessness, Tang Yan was also utterly speechless at this moment.
She hadn't expected that even with such a thorough plan, she would still end up shivering in the cold night with this man.
While she had tested Yu Zhou and knew that he was a man of principle, at least someone who wouldn't harm or bully her when they were alone.
But this man was also useless. How did he dare to escape with her if he had no money on him?
He predicted that the people involved in the rocking horse project were likely searching for them like mad.
Previously, due to extreme nervousness, she hadn't realized that it was already autumn.
Autumn nights, while not as cold as winter, were still not something a girl in summer clothes like her could endure.
Moreover, this man showed no intention of cherishing her beauty; he just walked slowly ahead.
Every now and then, he would turn his head to see if she was following.
If you cared about me, then care! See the good deed through to the end and lend me your coat!
But no, he had no such intention. How did men like this get wives?
Tang Yan couldn't help but suspect that this guy was completely oblivious to romance. That made sense; if he were truly knowledgeable, she might not have escaped his clutches tonight.
"If you're cold, shall we rest? There's an overpass ahead; we can rest under the bridge there, how about it?"
Yu Zhou was a bit dazed. He genuinely didn't understand what Tang Yan meant by "cold."
In his mind, if you were cold, you should rest, or you should walk faster to warm yourselves up.
But upon hearing this, Tang Yan almost exploded with anger.
Did you really not understand, or were you pretending not to? It wasn't like this in those TV dramas!
"I said I'm cold!"
Tang Yan, huffing with anger, almost wanted to kick the guy to death, but then she thought that if she really kicked him away, she would likely be even worse off.
She glared at him, completely lost in her emotions.
Finally, Yu Zhou seemed to understand. He decisively took off his coat and was about to hand it to her.
After all, people should have some gentlemanly demeanor.
Yes, in Yu Zhou's eyes, this was just gentlemanly behavior. As a man, he couldn't help but consider things for a woman.
However, Tang Yan refused at this point, stubbornly not accepting the coat, as if Yu Zhou was showing charity and she was refusing it.
Thus, through the night, whether they were sulking or bickering, they finally walked until eight in the morning. Unsure of which district they were in, they saw the bustling life of Ningzhou City.
The rising heat, the breakfast stalls, and the people in hats already eating breakfast and heading to work.
Upon seeing this, Yu Zhou instinctively looked down at his stomach.
Right, he hadn't eaten much last night. The food itself was already poor, and now, there was nothing to eat.
"If I had known, I should have eaten more last night. Even if it was bad, it's better than having nothing!"
Yu Zhou looked at the people sitting at the stalls, drinking soy milk and eating fried dough sticks, with a bitter smile.
The envy in his eyes was completely genuine.
"If I had known, I wouldn't have secretly thrown away that rice mixed with sand and dirt. At least that would fill my stomach!"
Tang Yan, at the same time, also looked envious. Only now did they realize that a full meal was the most important thing.
Even the meals at the rocking horse project looked malnourished and unappealing, but at least they were better than starving.
"How about we ask at the breakfast stall if they can give us some food?"
Yu Zhou shamelessly said in a low voice.
However, as soon as he spoke, he received a slap from Tang Yan. Was he kidding? Even if she was very hungry, she absolutely wouldn't do something so shameless.
Indeed, when people are desperate with hunger, they might do anything, but weren't they not yet at that point?
If they really went begging all the way to Dongcheng, even if Yu Zhou was telling the truth and he was a big boss who would give her many good things to send her home, she would still lose something, some principles.
"People from my hometown never said they'd rather starve to death outside than beg. This is a rule set by our ancestors, and I can't break it."
Swallowing her saliva, Tang Yan's gaze was firm.
Only at this moment did Yu Zhou look at Tang Yan with complex eyes.
Did she truly fall to this point, losing all capability?
In fact, not at all. In Yu Zhou's eyes, this woman, once she truly returned or did something in the future, would soar. Her excellence, her character, even if she told him she only had a junior high school education, Yu Zhou believed she could definitely become a true powerhouse.
This woman had too many shining points, even though they had only interacted for a little over a day.