In the end, the two did not reach the final step that Chu Fang had been longing for.
Zhong Tingyue drove towards the outskirts of the Demon City.
Chu Fang asked, "Where are we going?"
"You'll know when we get there."
"Nonsense!" He rolled his eyes. "Wouldn't I know when we get there? Do you think I'm an idiot?"
Zhong Tingyue glanced at him, the corners of her mouth curving like crescent moons.
After driving for more than half an hour, they arrived at a small hillside.
The sun was gradually setting, illuminating the hillside brilliantly.
There was a giant tree on this hillside, its branches spreading out, covering an extremely wide area, and countless bottles were hanging on the branches, each containing a letter.
"Does Mr. Chu know what this is?" Zhong Tingyue asked.
"No idea," Chu Fang answered honestly.
Hearing this, Zhong Tingyue smiled beautifully, her eyes filled with affection for her foolish husband.
Chu Fang: "......"
Zhong Tingyue said softly, "This is called the 'Love Wish Tree'. It is said that in ancient times, there was a very loving couple, but after they got married, the husband changed his mind and started having affairs. When the wife found out, she made a wish to the gods that her husband would not be able to leave her side by more than three steps."
"From then on, this couple was never more than three steps apart until they died, and their bodies were buried here. Later generations regarded this place as a symbol of longing for love and came here to make wishes."
Chu Fang: "......, how is this related to love?"
The man had already cheated.
The reason the man ultimately lived and died with the woman was because he couldn't run away.
The man was forced.
Zhong Tingyue tilted her head, smiling sweetly: "Forced love is still love."
That's just... ridiculously absurd!
Zhong Tingyue slowly approached the tree and said, "I used to come here and make wishes. Today, I'll come and take a look."
"Can you find it?" Chu Fang looked at the tree covered with bottles.
"I should be able to," Zhong Tingyue wasn't sure, but she quickly found her own bottle. "Found it."
Chu Fang watched Zhong Tingyue dig a hole in the tree trunk.
"You hid the bottle in the tree trunk."
Zhong Tingyue: "I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find it, so I could only hide it in a secret corner. After thinking about it, hiding it in the tree trunk seemed the most suitable. I put a lot of thought into hiding it."
Chu Fang: "......"
You really didn't consider the tree's feelings.
Zhong Tingyue opened the bottle, took out a letter, and Chu Fang quickly snatched it over, his eyes falling on it:
"God, I was born with such beauty and outstanding talent. I am the most beautiful woman in the world. Why am I living such a lonely life? Why can't I find the lover of my dreams?"
"Alas! Perhaps beautiful women are always lonely, living alone in the world. No man in the world is compatible with me. Am I destined to be lonely like this?"
"No, I am unwilling. I want a man, I can't live without a man!"
"God, give me a man!"
"My requirements are not high: handsome, gentle, considerate, dashing, sunny, rich, exceptionally talented, spirited, radiant, and possessing impeccable manners."
"If my wish comes true, I will definitely come and thank you."
Chu Fang was silent.
"Did you write this?"
Zhong Tingyue covered her lips and chuckled: "Yes, I did."
It took him a long time to recover: "How about I take you to see a psychiatrist?"
Is this still the aloof and indifferent Zhong Tingyue in his mind?
No!
These words sound like they were written by a drunken madwoman.
He seriously doubted Ms. Zhong's mental state.
"But... ..." Chu Fang flicked his hair. "Then again, I perfectly meet all the requirements you mentioned."
He sighed: "Alas! It's not good to be too perfect. I suddenly broke into Ms. Zhong's heart and became your prey."
"Conceited Mr. Chu."
"With this letter here, let's not argue about who's better."
The pot shouldn't call the kettle black, we're all the same.
Zhong Tingyue took out a lighter and then ignited the letter. Chu Fang was a little surprised: "Why are you burning it?"
"We've already got the marriage certificate. Is there any point in keeping it?"
"That makes sense," Chu Fang thought for a moment.
Meow~~~
The letter turned to ashes, and just as the two were about to leave, a soft sound rang out.
A calico cat appeared on the right side, its fur dirty, but its eyes were pure and clear, like those of a newborn baby.
The calico cat hid behind the tree, tilting its head to look at them.
Zhong Tingyue crouched down and motioned for it to come over: "Tsk, tsk, tsk... ..."
"Only dogs use 'tsk, tsk, tsk'," Chu Fang said speechlessly.
But surprisingly, the calico cat seemed to understand Zhong Tingyue's instructions and stepped forward.
Zhong Tingyue stroked the calico cat's head, and the latter showed a human-like smile on its face.
Chu Fang: "Huh?"
That's strange.
Zhong Tingyue looked up at Chu Fang: "Mr. Chu, I want to adopt it."
"Okay."
There are no residents within five miles of this so-called 'Love Wish Tree', so this calico cat is likely a stray.
Zhong Tingyue stood up: "If you're willing to come with me, follow me."
And the calico cat seemed to understand, slowly following them, coming to the car, and jumping inside.
Then Chu Fang and Zhong Tingyue took the calico cat back to the center of the Demon City, then found a pet hospital, thoroughly cleaned the calico cat from head to toe, vaccinated it, and removed mites.
This calico cat was very well-behaved, not resisting at all, allowing the veterinarian to do as they pleased.
After being thoroughly cleaned, the calico cat revealed its true appearance, with perfectly balanced tricolored fur, black, white, and orange, with harmonious colors.
Its eyes were round and bright, like two sparkling gems.
"Hua Hua," Zhong Tingyue hugged the calico cat, calling softly.
Here, Chu Fang had to complain about Ms. Zhong's naming skills, which were simply terrible.
She thought for a long time and gave the calico cat the name 'Hua Hua'.
And the tabby cat at home was named 'Li Li', a homophone for 'Tabby Tabby'.
"Meow~~~" The calico cat's voice was gentle, as if responding to Zhong Tingyue's call.
Back home, the calico cat became particularly timid, only willing to huddle in Zhong Tingyue's arms and not daring to take a step.
The tabby cat Li Li was furious: "Meow!!!"
The calico cat was occupying its spot.
"Li Li, you can't be mean to your little sister," Zhong Tingyue reprimanded.
After examination, Hua Hua was a female cat.
The tabby cat was very angry, while Xiao Huang Mao (Little Yellow Fur - likely the dog) was very happy that a new member had been added to the family.
The tabby cat slapped Xiao Huang Mao in the face, and the latter immediately stopped smiling.
Chu Fang laughed: "Hehe... ..."
"Meow!"
The tabby cat was extremely aggressive, scratching at him with a paw.
The two then began a great battle, fighting until the Great Dao was obliterated, and in the end, Zhong Rou came home to stop the life-and-death struggle between the man and the cat.
Zhong Rou poked at the calico cat's body: "Little female cat, let me see how big your breasts are."
Chu Fang: "I want to see too."
Zhong Tingyue: "... ..."
... ...
From then on, their family gained a new member, the calico cat 'Hua Hua'. At first, Hua Hua was very scared in the unfamiliar environment, but soon Hua Hua adapted to the environment.
It played happily with Xiao Huang Mao and became one with the tabby cat, well... in a physical sense.
They were really fighting at home.
The tabby cat thought that the calico cat had stolen Zhong Tingyue, so it was very angry, and they fought at home.
Having received their marriage certificate, the wedding seemed to be approaching, but Chu Fang and Zhong Tingyue's lives remained unchanged.
Working, living, and taking walks every day, it was plain and interesting.
One day, near the end of work.
Chu Fang knocked on Zhong Tingyue's office door: "President Zhong, I'm applying to leave work early."
"What for?" Zhong Tingyue raised her head, revealing her charming face.
He was serious, striking a reporting pose: "Miss Zhao!"
Zhong Tingyue threw the signing pen in her hand at Chu Fang, but the latter dodged it, laughing: "Hehe, you can't hit me."
He took the opportunity to run away quickly, leaving Ms. Zhong stunned in place, speechless.
... ...
Chu Fang swaggered out of the studio, and when he went downstairs, he saw a beautiful woman taking pictures with his car.
He said, "Beauty, move aside."
"Why should I?" The beauty was posing with the car, replying mercilessly.
"This is my car."
The beauty curled her lips: "Your car? Will it agree with you if you ask it?"
Chu Fang pressed the button, and the car responded: "It may not necessarily agree if I ask it, but pressing the button will make it agree."
Seeing Chu Fang get into the car, the beauty bowed slightly, revealing her beautiful curves: "Handsome guy, the car is so cool, can you take me for a ride?"
Chu Fang asked, "Would you be willing to be my girlfriend then?"
"Of course."
"Then I'm not worthy of you."
"Ah, why?"
"Because you have great ambitions," Chu Fang said seriously. "You're a toad trying to eat swan meat."
Then he revved the engine and left, the beauty watching the departing car, gritting her teeth: "Scumbag!"
Chu Fang drove to the place agreed upon with Chang Shen. As he drove, he thought: "It's strange. Why would Chang Shen suddenly ask me to dinner?"
With Chang Shen's personality, he wouldn't actively look for anyone unless someone else took the initiative to find him, not even Chu Fang.
Chang Shen prefers to be alone.
It's not that he enjoys being alone, but that he thinks everyone in the world is an idiot except for him.
What's there to interact with?
But today he actually took the initiative to ask me to dinner. This is the first time in the few years they've known each other.
Chu Fang didn't think too much and headed towards his destination.
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