RMM -Chapter 182 Zhou Yunzhen’s “Helping Others”

After returning to the hotel that evening, Zhou Yunzhen couldn’t stop congratulating herself for having come to Province D. Otherwise, she really would have missed this opportunity.

Since she was already here, she decided to stay for a while—at the very least until she had become familiar with Xi Yuechen. If she went back to City B, finding another excuse to get close to him wouldn’t be so easy.

Having made her decision, Zhou Yunzhen set down her bag in a good mood, turned around, and went straight into the bathroom.

But Zhou Yunzhen had been doing just fine in City B—so how had she ended up in Province D?

That had to do with her hospital. By sheer coincidence, an academic exchange conference was scheduled to be held in L City, Province D, during this period. As one of the most renowned hospitals in the country, the PLA General Hospital was, of course, sending representatives to attend.

Although Zhou Yunzhen had always performed well, she was still a younger junior who had joined later. For a professional academic exchange like this, the hospital would naturally send experienced, highly respected doctors, who would then choose their own assistants. It definitely wouldn’t be her turn.

In fact, with Zhou Yunzhen’s credentials, she wasn’t even qualified to be a traveling assistant. But somehow she found out about it—and since she had Xi Yuechen constantly on her mind, how could she possibly let such a good opportunity slip by?

After all, Xi Yuechen was in Province D. She had wanted to go there for a long time, but her father’s refusal had forced her to give up.

Now that this trip to Province D was officially for work, even if her father found out, he probably wouldn’t say anything. Who knew—she might even run into Xi Yuechen. And even if she didn’t, it didn’t matter. She could treat it as a chance to relax.

Her mood hadn’t been very good these past few days anyway. Going out for a change of scenery might help.

Once she had decided, Zhou Yunzhen quickly went to her department director and expressed her wish to go to Province D with the exchange delegation. She said she still had many areas where she needed to learn and that this was a rare opportunity she didn’t want to miss.

The department director had always appreciated Zhou Yunzhen. He also knew Zhou Tingzhang, so he usually took good care of her. Since this was the first time Zhou Yunzhen had asked him for something, and going to Province D wasn’t really a difficult matter, he decided to do her a favor.

It was also beneficial for young people to attend more academic conferences like this—to accumulate valuable experience and improve their medical skills. So, why not let her go?

Thus, her director quickly arranged a spot for her in the exchange group, making her the accompanying assistant to the main lecturer from the PLA General Hospital in City B.

On the very day she arrived, Zhou Yunzhen already felt restless. Just thinking about how she was now standing on the soil of Province D, while Su Ruo was still at home nurturing her pregnancy and sleeping, stirred a faint, thrilling excitement in her heart.

She hadn’t expected that when she went out that evening, an even bigger surprise would be waiting for her.

After leaving the hotel, Zhou Yunzhen strolled along the brightly lit streets. L City’s night scenery was nowhere near as bustling as City B’s, and with the biting winter wind, there were even fewer people on the streets.

After walking for a while, she found it rather dull and considered returning to the hotel. Then, with a casual glance, she spotted the brilliantly illuminated Imperial City shimmering in the night. She shrugged with a smile and headed straight toward it.

There was nothing to do if she went back anyway—this could kill some time. She could also see what entertainment venues in Province D were like.

In fact, the moment she went upstairs, Zhou Yunzhen vaguely sensed something off about Imperial City. Although customers and staff were coming and going and it wasn’t deserted, the atmosphere felt somewhat oppressive.

It was as if everyone was wary of something. Most people’s movements carried a hint of caution. But what did that have to do with her?

As long as no one messed with her, she wouldn’t mess with anyone. Having spent so many years at a military academy, Zhou Yunzhen still carried a certain iron-blooded spirit. Moreover, General Zhou had taught her personally since childhood, and her skills weren’t bad. So she didn’t feel afraid at all and calmly walked toward a corner of the hall.

After ordering a cocktail, Zhou Yunzhen finally lifted her head to survey the hall. Why was everyone so tense?

She was about to withdraw her gaze with a silent chuckle when suddenly someone entered her field of vision, causing her roaming gaze to freeze instantly. Her eyes widened as she stared at that spot, her expression shifting from casual to utter disbelief.

That was… Xi Yuechen?

Zhou Yunzhen saw that on the best sofa in the entire hall sat the very person who had been the source of her sleepless nights—Xi Yuechen!

Although the distance was a bit far and the lighting not very bright, how could she be mistaken? That man was unmistakably Xi Yuechen.

But what was going on? Why was there a woman sitting so intimately beside him? And he was actually smiling and chatting warmly with her. Who was she?

Zhou Yunzhen didn’t believe for a second that the woman was Su Ruo. Could it be… A bold conjecture began to take shape in her mind.

Still, she was rational enough. Even in shock, she quickly withdrew her gaze. She hadn’t forgotten what an outstanding soldier Xi Yuechen was—if she kept staring at him so brazenly, she’d definitely be caught in the next second.

Without understanding the situation clearly, and without being fully prepared, she had no intention of meeting Xi Yuechen.

After pulling back her gaze, Zhou Yunzhen became much more cautious. Her eyes occasionally slid past that area without lingering. Such unfocused, non-deliberate glances wouldn’t attract attention.

In the past, even disguised scrutiny wouldn’t have escaped Xi Yuechen’s eyes—let alone from someone like Zhou Yunzhen, who had no professional training in that regard.

But at this moment, Xi Yuechen was busy dealing with the woman in front of him, as well as keeping an eye on Bai Xiong and Liu Qi from time to time. Already irritated and forced to keep up appearances, how could he spare any attention for his surroundings?

Besides, what surroundings did he need to watch? Right now, he didn’t need to be alert in all directions—he only needed to handle Bai Xiong. So the thought never even crossed his mind.

And so, Zhou Yunzhen succeeded.

Watching Xi Yuechen interact from time to time with the woman beside him, a gentle, refined smile always hanging on his face, waves of strange emotions surged within Zhou Yunzhen. This was an expression she had never seen before. So Xi Yuechen wasn’t perpetually cold and expressionless after all.

So his face could display such delicate, captivating expressions. She had always thought that cold indifference suited that face best. Who would have thought that with a completely opposite smile, he could be so heart-stirring?

The woman beside Xi Yuechen kept her head lowered most of the time, only occasionally glancing up at him, saying a couple of words before lowering her head again—like a shy little girl. Zhou Yunzhen’s gaze gradually darkened.

Such a mediocre, ordinary woman could actually make Xi Yuechen treat her so differently? And she was acting so coy and affected. What was there about her that was attractive?

Was Zhou Yunzhen really inferior to such a woman? If that smile on Xi Yuechen’s face were meant for her instead…

Compared to that woman, wasn’t she the more suitable one for him?

Still, Xi Yuechen was actually here on a date with a woman. Thinking of the expression Su Ruo had worn that day when talking about him, Zhou Yunzhen couldn’t help but laugh inwardly. Yes—Su Ruo was probably at home right now, happily waiting for her husband to return, completely unaware that her husband was immersed in a gentle embrace elsewhere, drinking and laughing tenderly.

No wonder Xi Yuechen had never told Su Ruo that he loved her. It turned out she hadn’t captured his heart at all. Look—he was cheating.

Had Su Ruo ever seen Xi Yuechen with such an expression? Should she help out a little? Xi Yuechen was usually as cold as ice—seeing him like this was truly captivating, wasn’t it? If Su Ruo hadn’t seen it, wouldn’t that be too much of a loss for someone who slept beside him every night?

No matter what, Su Ruo really shouldn’t miss out on such a Xi Yuechen.

A smile of ambiguous meaning curved Zhou Yunzhen’s lips. She quickly took out her phone and, very carefully, snapped a few photos of Xi Yuechen, saved them, and didn’t rush to send them out.

Beautiful things were never too late to share, were they? Besides, this kind of “helping others” was better done anonymously. She didn’t want to expose herself so early in this game—that would cost her too many opportunities. Zhou Yunzhen wasn’t stupid.

She’d buy a phone card tomorrow and send them to Su Ruo then.

So the next day, after lunch, Zhou Yunzhen went out in high spirits, asked passersby where she could buy disposable anonymous SIM cards.

She moved quickly—swapped the SIM card, selected several photos, sent them to Su Ruo, and then threw the card away.

That was as far as she would help. How things developed next would depend on Su Ruo’s performance.

Zhou Yunzhen sipped her coffee contentedly, her mood light and pleasant.