eurekapd Chapter 302 A Choice I Won't Regret
Chapter 302 A Choice I Won't Regret
How long?
Zhang Yu asked himself.
How long has it been since they last contacted each other?
The chat history has been stagnant for a long time.
There seems to be an invisible chasm between them.
Even a simple greeting has become a luxury for them.
He consistently upheld his "just this once" promise, forcing himself to retreat to a safe distance.
In fact, Zhang Yu had thought about whether he would make the same choice if he could do it all over again.
His answer was yes.
He does not regret the choice he made.
No matter how many times he has to do it all over again, he will follow his heart and make the same choice.
And he will inevitably have to pay the price for it.
Therefore, his current predicament of falling into the freezing cold is the fate he was destined to accept.
The "treasure" was always there, but he could no longer get close to it, touch it, or possess it.
Even though he had already accepted his fate, at this moment, when he received Bai Li's unexpected text message, his heart started pounding uncontrollably against his ribs, constantly reminding him of those "wicked" and unknown thoughts.
The hard-won peace was so easily shattered.
Unseen by anyone, Zhang Yu's fingertips gripped the edge of the phone tightly, unconsciously curling up as if she could barely hold onto the thin body.
Makeup removal is finally over.
In the deserted dressing room, Zhang Yu immediately turned on her phone, opened the chat window, and confirmed the message sent by Bai Li.
The content was simple, and the tone was rather distant. Just as he had expected, it was about Sanmao, as if this was the only connection left between them.
However, with just these few words, Zhang Yu's heart was filled with joy again.
She took the initiative to contact him.
Although it was only for the sake of Sanmao's sterilization.
But this also means that she has not completely severed ties with him.
An indescribable emotion, a mixture of surprise, trepidation, and intense longing, erupted in an instant.
He could almost picture what Bai Li looked like right now.
Perhaps you are feeling just as hesitant and conflicted as I am right now...
The thought made his Adam's apple bob slightly, and a bittersweet feeling swept through his heart.
Zhang Yu took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down and think. He needed to seize this opportunity.
—Seize this opportunity to get closer to her again.
Sanmao's weight did indeed meet the standard for sterilization.
Cats must be prepared before they are spayed or neutered, especially the exceptionally intelligent Sanmao.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yu's slender fingers tapped rapidly on the screen.
"Need help catching the cat? I can come over and be the bad guy."
This was a risky attempt.
He was gambling, gambling that she would agree, and gambling that she might still need him a little.
Time stretched out infinitely at this moment.
Inside the dressing room, it seemed that only the low hum of the air conditioner and her own slightly nervous breathing could be heard.
Finally, the screen lit up again.
"No need, I'll find someone else. It's too much trouble for you."
The rejection was as expected.
Zhang Yu pursed her lips, her eyes dimming.
The phrase "Just find someone else" was like a sharp needle, piercing his heart with pain.
Yes, she is not short of people around her.
In her heart, she was probably just the most insignificant one, easily replaceable.
Was refusing to acknowledge him really just to avoid bothering him?
Or... to avoid him.
Zhang Yu closed his eyes.
He took a deep breath, as if he had been disappointed countless times, and quickly adjusted his emotions, his eyes turning into a deeper, more stubborn darkness.
He was unwilling to be pushed away like that.
Since I can't be the bad guy who catches cats, I'll find another one.
He wanted to see her, not just in the office where they could only nod to each other, but in a way that allowed them to walk together and have a heart-to-heart talk.
Even if it's just a brief encounter.
Zhang Yu picked up his phone again, carefully considering each word, and typed out a sentence.
"No trouble at all. I'm quite familiar with Sanmao's situation. Besides, diet and care after spaying/neutering are crucial and need to be planned in advance. Some cat food recipes and precautions are clearer when discussed in person. I happen to be free tomorrow and can come over on my way, so it won't take too long."
send.
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When Bai Li received Zhang Yu's text message, she was looking for an NPC who would be free to come over the next day.
The closest ones should be the NPCs at the horse farm; they are also the primary choice.
The NPC team communicated very efficiently; almost the instant Bai Li asked, they had already internally coordinated the number of people who could come tomorrow.
They were even worried that one person wouldn't be enough, so they coordinated for two more people to come.
"Miss, don't worry, our staff will be at your home on time tomorrow."
Hearing Ama's serious voice as he received the task on the other end of the phone, Bai Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Why are you making such a serious face?
It's just about getting a cat spayed or neutered!
Perhaps it's because they're NPCs specializing in horse breeding and training, which isn't their actual profession, that they're so nervous, afraid of making a mistake...
Just as I was thinking this, a text message from Zhang Yu popped up on my phone screen, sounding like a savior.
—Someone with the right major has arrived.
As expected of Zhang Yu, with just a few words, he can give people a sense of security, as if you only need to rely on him and don't need to worry about anything else.
Bai Li sighed. It had to be him.
Although we have people to catch the cat tomorrow, it would be best to have professionals present. Whether it's giving advice or guidance, it's much better than a group of inexperienced people "blindly searching".
Without needing Teacher Zhang Yu to personally catch the cat, and without affecting his work, Bai Li typed a few words and sent them out: "Then I'll trouble Teacher Zhang. Please come to my house tomorrow morning."
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After sending the text message, the few seconds of waiting for a reply felt like an eternity to Zhang Yu.
He even mentally rehearsed how he should respond if he were rejected again.
……
Finally, the screen lit up again.
Zhang Yu clicked on it almost immediately.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Teacher Zhang. Please come to my house tomorrow morning."
To be honest, he didn't have high expectations.
But the truth is, Shirai agreed.
The surprise came so suddenly that he even checked it again before he could believe what he was seeing.
A warm feeling rose from my heart, dispelling all the gloom and disappointment from before.
He could feel the corners of his mouth involuntarily turning up.
Realizing that he had been too emotional, Zhang Yu suppressed his lip and typed quickly in reply: "You're welcome, it's my pleasure."
After putting down his phone, Zhang Yu let out a long, silent sigh of relief.
Inside his chest, his heart pounded with an almost joyful anticipation.
He looked at himself in the mirror, and the weariness in his eyes seemed to have faded, leaving only a barely perceptible smile.