CHAPTER 624: 624 NO CHANCE

Shao Hongming’s face still showed no expression.

Although Zhou Yongheng was very capable, he was different from Shao Hongming; their training and development were not the same.

Shao Hongming had truly experienced life and death, and the department he was in was also highly valued. This was something Zhou Yongheng couldn’t compare to.

So in terms of personal achievements, Zhou Yongheng could not compare to Shao Hongming.

"You have no hope."

"Why?" Zhou Yongheng still acted quite innocent.

"Because Tan Shaoting is too outstanding."

At this, Zhou Yongheng fell silent. He had investigated Tan Shaoting intensively. Even though he knew very little, he absolutely didn’t believe that someone with no foundation could reach that position. At that time, even Shao Hongming wasn’t a match for him.

In terms of rank, Tan Shaoting was higher than Shao Hongming. One could even say he was the hand behind the leader.

That was what he had always aspired to. But even if he strove for it, he wouldn’t get it.

"Hongming, now that Tan Shaoting is gone."

Shao Hongming didn’t respond. Even if he was gone, it wouldn’t be his turn. He felt that Su Yuanyuan was a very mysterious person. Although he didn’t know why he had this thought, he just did.

He saw Su Yuanyuan coming downstairs, his eyes also smiling as he looked at her.

Zhou Yongheng also noticed it. Shao Hongming certainly had the same thoughts as he did.

Hmph, the final outcome was still uncertain.

The three young people walked towards the canteen together. The three elders were taken there by their attendants.

Su Yuanyuan was very indifferent, only responding with a few words to Shao Hongming.

Shao Hongming was used to her being like this. But in Zhou Yongheng’s eyes, it wasn’t like that. He felt that Su Yuanyuan treated Shao Hongming not much better than himself. In other words, he and Shao Hongming were on the same starting line.

The three of them reached the cafeteria, and Su Yuanyuan went directly to get her meal.

The sanatorium knew Su Yuanyuan didn’t like cold noodles, so they prepared porridge for her.

"Su Yuanyuan, I know why you insist on staying here. You haven’t tried all the chef’s dishes yet."

Su Yuanyuan bowed her head to eat the porridge but nodded.

She hadn’t left, indeed partly for this reason.

The three elders watched the three young people sit together to eat.

Zhou Changchun was unhappy. But Shao Huade was pleased. It was obvious that Su Yuanyuan was different towards his son, especially when compared to that Zhou family’s boy.

"Old Shao, Hongming and Xiao Su look quite compatible."

"Hmph, that foolish lad knew Xiao Su long ago. He didn’t strive for her; wouldn’t that have been great?"

He didn’t specify what was good about it.

Zhou Changchun was unhappy. He didn’t think much of Su Yuanyuan, but he was displeased to see his grandson being ignored.

However, he didn’t say anything unpleasant, mainly because Shao Huade clearly liked Su Yuanyuan, so there was no need to make things unpleasant over this.

After finishing her meal, Su Yuanyuan said goodbye to the three elders and left.

In the evening, Zhou Changchun and Zhou Yongheng sat together as grandfather and grandson.

"Yongheng, Su Yuanyuan isn’t suitable for you."

"Grandpa, you’re really old, can’t see it. We can’t find out much about Su Yuanyuan, just the surface. But why can she get the attention of leaders and Zeng Zhenqing?

Also, in the garrison, she, a woman, can have a say, and it’s not all because of Tan Shaoting’s connections, right? After all, out of sight, out of mind, and Tan Shaoting is dead.

It’s impossible to say she has no ability. Moreover, she saved a big leader’s life; just this makes me interested."

Zhou Changchun frowned. He knew everything his grandson said. But he was still unwilling; his grandson was so outstanding, how could he find a woman with an unclear past?

"Grandpa, Su Yuanyuan gave birth to triplets. I know how many children a woman has is her issue."

"But Su Yuanyuan hasn’t paid you any attention for so long."

"It’s okay, I have time, patience, and confidence."

"But Shao Family probably thinks the same, don’t they?"

"I think I’m better than Shao Hongming. After spending more time together, it’ll be clear."

"Yongheng, do you really not mind that she’s been with a man? Had children?"

"Yes, I do mind, but this is how Su Yuanyuan is now, so I accept it."

This time, Zhou Changchun was silent. He actually understood everything his grandson said. But he just couldn’t get over it in his heart.

There’s also something others couldn’t know, he felt Su Yuanyuan wasn’t respectful or considerate toward them.

This was also a consensus between the grandfather and grandson.

Shao Hongming was with Su Yuanyuan, "Should we go and take a look?"

Su Yuanyuan didn’t answer. She wasn’t sure now. Mainly, she couldn’t determine what change might occur on July 15th.

She didn’t know if she would also be taken away by the time tunnel.

"Let’s talk in a few days."

"Su Yuanyuan, I know you want to set sail on July 15th, I’ll go with you."

Su Yuanyuan shook her head, "No need, I’ll go alone."

"I’m worried about you."

"Nothing to worry about. Alright, I need to rest now."

After Shao Hongming left Su Yuanyuan’s room, he went to his father’s room.

The father and son talked about the Zhou family.

"Zhou Changchun is becoming more and more disregarded."

"He can’t jump out of the situation. Zhou Yongheng is too arrogant. Besides, he’s always on the edge, he’ll have a time when he deviates, and this is also testing the limits.

People’s tolerance has limits. It doesn’t matter. We’ll just watch quietly."

"Hmm. Okay, as long as you understand. Xiao Su really wants to do that?"

"Yes, she forgot she tried last year, was persistent, but let her try and regret it."

"Hongming, how much confidence do you have with Xiao Su?"

"Not confident." Shao Hongming smiled bitterly. Being with Su Yuanyuan for several months, he knew how cold she could be. He really had no confidence at all.

But he had time. His father had promised not to rush him into marriage. That way, he could stay by Su Yuanyuan’s side; if one year wasn’t enough, then several years, if not several years, then tens of years.

If he couldn’t be with her because of work in the future, then he just wouldn’t work.

"Hongming, you understand everything. So I won’t say more, you figure it out. I’m just worried that you’ll be lonely when you’re old, with no one to take care of you."

"Dad, I have so many nephews, it’ll be fine. No need to worry."

Shao Huade just shook his head. He had promised his son. Besides, no matter what he said now, it wouldn’t matter.

"Hongming, I’m very curious, didn’t you have any thoughts when you first met Xiao Su?"

"Yes, just felt she was quite quirky, quite curious about her."