Chapter 189 Slightly Disappointed (1/2)
The weather in Xiamen was getting increasingly warmer. The male and female in the city were changing into more cooling outfits. The males loved summer the most. Casting their gaze across the crowds, all they saw were white legs. The females loved summer too; they could flaunt their figures fearlessly. This was why there was a saying that goes: If you don't slim down in the spring, you will be miserable in the summer.
Zhuang Zhou's flight was at 10 am. Qin Sheng and Lin Su took a stroll after breakfast and headed to Gaoqi Airport afterward. Qin Sheng had already started his machine-aided exercise, so Lin Su suggested that he sleep in every day instead of going for their morning stroll. They could just take a stroll in the evening. Qin Sheng agreed with her. No matter what, his wife was always right.
Lin Su dressed up nicely today. She wore a long floral dress and a pair of woven flip-flops. She looked extra pretty with her long hair dancing in the wind. Qin Sheng was dressed in his usual 'loser' outfit; a short-sleeved shirt, a pair of pants and a pair of flip-flops. On top of that, his hair grew longer recently and was messy. Whoever saw him would not dare to say that he was Lin Su's boyfriend.
The couple did not wait at the arrival hall. Instead, after Zhuang Zhou arrived, they directly drove to the departure level and met up with him there. There was another car there to pick him up and he was accompanied by two subordinates. They were actually all actors arranged by Qin Changan to put up with the show.
”I've already told you guys not to come to pick me up but you still insisted on it. You could have just waited at home,” Zhuang Zhou started blabbering after Qin Sheng and Lin Su got off the car. He was not someone good with his words, but he had to force himself to become like this during this period of time. Otherwise, he would be exposed.
Lin Su smiled faintly and said, ”Uncle Zhuang, we didn't have anything to do this morning. It is only the right thing for us to come and pick you up.”
”Get in first, we can talk later.” Zhuang Zhou smiled as he nodded. He then got the two subordinates to get on the car that was sent to bring them to the hotel. He then followed Qin Sheng and Lin Su to Pearl Bay Garden.
On the way there, Zhuang Zhou asked in a concerned tone, ”Qin Sheng, how's your recovery?”
”Uncle Zhuang, it's going well. I started doing the machine-aided training yesterday. I will be able to return to my former self in about two to three months,” replied Qin Sheng courteously. Zhuang Zhou saved his life during then; he would always remember to repay this favor.
Lin Su took the wheel while Qin Sheng sat at the passenger seat. Sitting at the back, Zhuang Zhou reminded him, ”You must go according to the trainer's schedule and must definitely not rush it. The most difficult three months have passed, you are only two to three months away from the end goal.”
”Uncle Zhuang, don't worry, I will keep my eyes on him,” said Lin Su as she glanced at Qin Sheng and pouted. Qin Sheng caressed her hair lovingly, not sure whether to cry or laugh.
Qin Sheng asked casually, ”Uncle Zhuang, what are you going to do in Xiamen this time around? How long are you planning to stay?”
”I'm here mainly to visit you guys. It's been quite a while. And especially your wound, I don't know how you're recovering. I'll also get some stuff done while I'm here, I'll be heading to Hong Kong the day after tomorrow,” Zhuang Zhou said in a low voice. Other than visiting Qin Sheng and Lin Su, he really had nothing else to do in Xiamen. After all, he was not the same kind of businessman as Qin Changan.
Lin Su was surprised. ”You're in such a rush! I thought you would stay for a few more days.”
”After I'm done with all of my work on hand now, I'll stay here for 10 days to half a month!” Zhuang Zhou replied casually. This was just to brush her off, of course he would not stay in Xiamen for too long. This was all Qin Changan's arrangement.
”How're you guys settling in Xiamen so far? Are you used to the environment here? And how's your cafe going?” Zhuang Zhou asked in a concerned tone.
Lin Su smiled and said, ”Not bad, I quite like Xiamen, it's just that it's getting hot recently. The cafe's business is not bad, it's just a way to pass time.”
”Right. Stay in Xiamen first, after Qin Sheng's body recovers, you guys can then think about it carefully,” Zhuang Zhou said with a smile.
After returning to Pearl Bay Garden, Lin Su started cooking. The ingredients were all bought the day before. The best way to treat any friend or guest was a feast at home, let alone for Uncle Zhuang.
Zhuang Zhou was drinking tea in the study room with Qin Sheng. Seeing the paper and ink strewn all over the room, Zhuang Zhou asked in surprise, ”Qin Sheng, did you write all of these?”
Qin Sheng smiled and said, ”It's a way of passing time when I'm bored. I haven't written in a long while, it's getting foreign.”
Zhuang Zhou had some understanding of Chinese calligraphy and had seen a number of famous works. He picked up a few pieces casually and after examining them, he could not help but feel amazed. Qin Sheng's was much better than those famous fake calligraphers. They relied on their status and background that they already had while their work was just average. Qin Sheng's artwork was really of a certain standard.
”Good artwork.” Zhuang Zhou held up a piece written in cursive. It read: Outside of Gusu City, on the lonely and deserted Mount Han, the clock struck at mid-night in the old temple and was heard from the guest boat. He nodded and said, ”This cursive handwriting has a sense of nostalgia, very much similar to the handwriting of that great man.” Everyone knew that the great man here referred to the poet Huai Su.
Qin Sheng replied embarrassedly, ”It's just for fun.”
Majority of the artworks in the study room were written in cursive and semi-cursive. This showed Qin Sheng's easy-going heart.
”I didn't expect you to be talented in this,” Zhuang Zhou said with pure admiration. If the famous calligraphers were to see this, they would be very shocked.