HLnovel Chapter 104 The Difference Between You and Me
Chapter 104 The Difference Between You and Me
"Hi!" Someone patted Deng Xiuzhen on the shoulder in greeting.
Deng Xiuzhen turned around and saw a middle-aged woman she didn't recognize. The woman had the same haircut as her, wore a cheap suit-style jacket, straight-leg pants, and round-toed leather shoes.
Deng Xiuzhen didn't speak, but took a few steps back and looked at the other person warily.
"I'm Zheng Ying, you don't recognize me, do you?" The other person smiled slyly.
From those eyes and that expression, Deng Xiuzhen realized that Zheng Ying had changed her makeup again.
However, this outfit is indeed nice and suitable for meeting me.
The two found a quiet corner of the teahouse and sat down. Deng Xiuzhen was a little conflicted. Should she ask herself or wait for Zheng Ying to speak?
As if she understood her thoughts, Zheng Ying said directly: "You bought the courtyard house and just left it there. Do you know what it will be like if no one lives there and no one takes care of it?"
Deng Xiuzhen was stunned. She hadn't really thought that much about it. It wasn't that she didn't understand; she was just scared at the time and only wanted to leave as soon as possible. Then, after returning home, one mess after another kept happening, leaving her no time to think things through.
"You ran away pretty fast. I went to look for you, but the hotel said you checked out. Then I went to the courtyard house to look for you, but all the courtyards were locked. I don't have your contact information, and there's no point in going to Pucheng to look for you. Since you bought a house, you'll come to Kyoto eventually."
I happen to own a real estate agency, so I'll take the initiative to list your apartment with them. The rent will be held for you, and you can pay them back when you arrive.
Deng Xiuzhen expressed her gratitude repeatedly, a gratitude that came from the bottom of her heart.
“You don’t need to thank me. We’re just in a mutually beneficial relationship. The company will collect all the commissions due.” Zheng Ying said, shifting her position and leaning back in her chair, closing her eyes to rest. After a while, a soft snore could be heard. Deng Xiuzhen was dumbfounded, but dared not make a sound, for fear of waking Zheng Ying.
About half an hour later, Zheng Ying woke up and smiled slightly at Deng Xiuzhen.
This smile put Deng Xiuzhen at ease, and she blurted out, "Are you very tired? Didn't you get enough rest?"
"Yeah, I've been really busy lately, there's just too much to do. I've only been sleeping three or four hours a day at most." Zheng Ying said with a wry smile, "I misspoke about something last time, please don't take it to heart!"
Deng Xiuzhen was taken aback: "What did you say?"
"When I talked about intelligence and ability last time, I didn't think much about it at the time and just blurted it out."
"It's alright, it's alright. I'm just a little slow-witted, it's not like you said I'm slow. Look at you, you can consider everything thoroughly, do everything meticulously and properly, and you also have courage and strategy."
"Unlike me, my brain is like it's rusted. Not only can I not think things through, but I'm also always forgetful. When faced with a problem, I'm just afraid and think about retreating and running away," Deng Xiuzhen quickly interrupted Zheng Ying.
Zheng Ying smiled, biting her lower lip, and said, "Actually, you're not stupid at all. In fact, you're quite smart. There aren't many truly stupid people in this world."
The difference between you and me, and indeed between most people, is not a matter of intelligence or stupidity, but rather determined by the family we are born into, the education we receive from our parents, and the environment we live in.
For example, a teacher's child will certainly receive education earlier than a farmer's child. And a farmer's child will certainly learn about farm tools and crops earlier than a teacher's child.
For example, a dancer's child will definitely be exposed to dance earlier than a doctor's child, while a doctor's child will have some basic medical knowledge earlier than other children.
The difference between you and me is that I grew up in a business family. My parents started to cultivate us from a very young age, sending us to learn management and business.
At the same time, they will personally teach us how to maximize profits, how to carve out a path in the brutal business competition, and even how to sacrifice, including our own relatives.
We see or hear a lot of related information and examples every day. It's possible that what we see every day is something you've never encountered before. How could you possibly understand it?
Although I am younger than you, I started learning these things more than 20 years earlier than you, and my experiences have shaped my personality.
I can't learn your personality, because you can back down, and when you back down, you only give up money.
"And if I back down, I might lose my life!" Zheng Ying said, letting out a deep sigh.
Is it that serious? Deng Xiuzhen wanted to ask, but she didn't say it aloud.
"Let's not talk about that. Is there something you need to do in Kyoto this time?" Zheng Ying turned her head to look at Deng Xiuzhen.
"It's all about Uncle Zhao. Last time he asked me to give money to his son-in-law, but his son-in-law got cancer and only has three months to live. He was thinking that after he died, the three of them could be buried together. He asked me to help bring back the ashes of Zhao Shuliang's daughter and grandson."
"Did he come by himself? Should I arrange for him to go to a good hospital and see a good doctor?" Zheng Ying asked seriously.
"He's a pitiful man. He's blind and can't come. Besides, he doesn't want to come. He says he's lost his wife and children, and that life is meaningless to him. He's also sick, and living is just repeating pain."
Originally, he didn't intend to trouble me. He was just thinking of going back to his hometown in a few days to fix his parents' graves, dig a hole, and after he died, have someone put his clothes, his wife's clothes, and his children's clothes together, so that they could meet again in the next life and live happily together.
"Actually, it's just a superstitious belief, nothing to really believe in, but think about it, this is all the wishes a person has before they die. And deep down, I kind of support him; I think he's a very loyal and affectionate person, so I wanted to help him fulfill his wish, hoping to let him feel some care and warmth, and also hoping he could pass away peacefully," Deng Xiuzhen explained.
Where are the ashes?
"I buried it under the crabapple tree in Uncle Zhao's yard." Deng Xiuzhen said, lowering her head. She was a little embarrassed, after all, what she did was not only dishonest, but also a bit silly.
Zheng Ying chuckled after hearing this and said, "You can't produce it now, can you?"
Deng Xiuzhen blushed and lowered her head even further.
"I'm not kidding you anymore. I can find someone to retrieve the ashes for you. But I think you should consult Zhao Shuliang before retrieving them. After all, they are his daughter and grandson. Don't turn a good thing into a bad one." Zheng Ying stood up and stretched.
Deng Xiuzhen had considered seeking Zhao Shuliang's opinion, but then thought that he was already in jail and wouldn't be getting out anyway. She wasn't familiar with Beijing, and she didn't know if his case was resolved yet; contacting him would be too much trouble, so she automatically dismissed the idea.
Now that I've heard what Zheng Ying said, I think it's best to ask her, since Zheng Ying should have a way to help her see Zhao Shuliang.