Rebirth of Bloody Romance

Under the strong summer sun, Zhong Shanyue and Zhou Zhennan stood there, each holding a cup of tea in their hands, their faces filled with unconcealable joy. They had just welcomed a new member into their family, a delicate little guy, who was lying there quietly, his sleeping face as innocent as an angel.

"Old Zhong, what do you think our little guy should be named?" Zhou Zhennan gently put down the teacup, his eyes revealing infinite expectations for the newborn.

Zhong Shanyue pondered for a moment, with a hint of determination in his eyes. "I think we should give him a name that is both powerful and gentle. I hope he will become a strong and kind person in the future."

Chen Yijun smiled and said, "I think so too, but I also want to add some elements of poetry so that my grandson can be immersed in cultural influence from an early age."

Zhong Shanyue nodded and agreed. "That's a good idea. Then we can consider some imagery and vocabulary from classical poetry."

Zhou Zhennan's eyes lit up, and he thought for a moment and said, "I think the name 'Zhong Hanyu' is a good one. 'Han' is taken from 'Hanlin', which symbolizes knowledge and talent; 'Yu' represents the universe, implying that his mind should be as broad as the universe."

After hearing this, Zhong Shanyue's eyes flashed with admiration: "This name has both cultural heritage and poetic meaning, which is very suitable for my grandson. I hope that he can be as knowledgeable and broad-minded as the Hanlin scholar in the future."

Chen Yijun also nodded in agreement, and she added: "'Hanyu' sounds good, but how about Zhong Hansong?"

"Zhong Hansong?"

"Yes, as the Tang Dynasty poet Liu Shenxu wrote in his poem "Que Ti" "The road ends with white clouds, spring and green streams are long. Sometimes fallen flowers arrive, and their fragrance follows the flowing water from afar. The idle door faces the mountain road, and the deep willows form a reading hall. The shadows are reflected every day, and the clear light shines on clothes." The cold pine symbolizes perseverance and nobility."

“That name sounds good.”

The three of them smiled at each other, their eyes full of good wishes for the newborn. Under the summer sun, the atmosphere in the room was warm and harmonious, as if even the air was filled with the smell of happiness.

Zhong Yuemin said rudely, "Hey! I say, don't you want to ask our opinions?"

Under the sunlight, Zhong Yuemin stood in front of the three people and felt an invisible pressure coming like a tide. He looked up and saw Zhong Shanyue, Zhou Zhennan and Chen Yijun with sharp eyes, as if they could see through every subtle fluctuation in his heart.

Zhong Shanyue's eyes were like an eagle staring at its prey, full of sharpness and depth. His eyes were full of expectations and doubts about Zhong Yuemin, as if asking, "Boy, do you really have any opinions?" That look seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, making Zhong Yuemin dare not hide anything.

Zhou Zhennan's eyes were like those of a wise man, deep and bright. He slowly swept his gaze over Zhong Yuemin, as if he was looking for something. His eyes revealed a deep wisdom that made Zhong Yuemin feel an invisible pressure.

Chen Yijun's eyes were the most direct and sharp. She stared at Zhong Yuemin, her eyes like a knife, as if she wanted to analyze everything in his heart clearly. Her eyes were full of doubts and inquiries, as if asking, "Do you really have any opinions?"

Under the gaze of these three people, Zhong Yuemin scratched his head awkwardly. After seeing his expression, Zhou Xiaobai laughed.

Zhong Yuemin glanced at his wife's expression. The slightly raised eyebrows and the smile on the corners of her mouth made him feel a little annoyed.

Zhong Yuemin widened his eyes and spoke without thinking, "You guys picked a name too casually! The sea is wide for fish to swim, and the sky is high for birds to fly. I think it would be better to call him Zhong Hai..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhong Yuemin suddenly realized that he had almost made a big mistake. Zhong Haitian? Isn't this the same name as the well-known Haitian soy sauce? He scratched his head, smiled awkwardly, and thought to himself: "I can't let my wife and family laugh at me in the future."

So he quickly added, "Of course, I just said it casually. We can think about it carefully and come up with a more meaningful and unique name." Although Zhong Yuemin was a little annoyed, he also understood that names are not a joke and require careful consideration.

Zhong Shanyue suddenly said, "Then let's call him Zhong Haichen!"

"Zhong Haichen? Dad, why?"

Zhong Shanyue stood in front of the window, looking at the distant skyline, his heart full of expectations and blessings. He turned his head slightly and said to the people behind him, "The meaning of the word 'Chen' in the name is a successful official position, a lifetime of wealth, and a dragon among men. This word is not just a name, but also my beautiful expectation for my grandson's future."

Zhou Xiaobai nodded gently, with a happy smile on her face. She knew how much Zhong Shanyue valued this name, and also understood the expectations and wishes behind this name. So, she asked softly, "Dad, can you tell us the specific meaning of the word 'Chen'?"

Zhong Shanyue turned around, his eyes sparkling with wisdom. He began to talk about the origin and evolution of the word "宸". He said: "The original meaning of the word '宸' is eaves, deep house, it symbolizes safety and shelter. In ancient times, the North Star was regarded as the residence of the Emperor of Heaven, so the word '宸' also refers to the location of the North Star, implying supreme status and power."

Zhou Xiaobai and a few others listened with great interest. Zhou Xiaobai couldn't help but imagine that his son would be able to have such a high status in the future and make outstanding contributions to the country and the nation.

Zhong Shanyue looked at the intoxicated expressions of his son and daughter-in-law, and felt extremely relieved. He continued, "Later, the word 'Chen' was used to refer to the residence of the emperor, and then extended to mean the throne and the emperor. This means that naming a baby with the word 'Chen' not only implies that the baby will have outstanding achievements and a lofty status in the future, but also hopes that he can protect the family and the country like the Emperor of Heaven."

Zhou Xiaobai was deeply moved after hearing this. She knew how precious and profound Zhong Shanyue's expectations and wishes were. So, she said gratefully, "Dad, thank you for giving us such a good name. We will definitely train the baby with all our heart and make him a talented and virtuous person who lives up to your expectations."

Zhong Shanyue looked at Zhou Xiaobai's determined eyes, his heart full of confidence and expectation. He knew that this family would have a better future. And the name "Chen" would become a beautiful landscape on his grandson's growth path, leading him to a more glorious life.

The name of Zhong Yuemin’s son was thus decided - Zhong Haichen.

The next day, the sun shone through the treetops, dappling on the faces of a group of people. Ning Wei and his team had finished a year of hard training, and their clothes were soaked with sweat, but now their eyes were shining with anticipation for the upcoming journey north.

Zhong Yuemin stood aside, holding a notebook with various precautions and secrets written on it. He cleared his throat and prepared to give the final instructions.

"Ning Wei, listen carefully." Zhong Yuemin's voice was full of unquestionable seriousness, but his eyes revealed a hint of cunning. "When you go there, you can either barter or just take US dollars. These days, the US dollar is still a hard currency."

Ning Wei nodded to show that he understood.

"Also," Zhong Yuemin paused, as if remembering something important. "You should first understand the market situation. I estimate that these two boxes of liquor can be exchanged for a motorcycle."

Ning Wei and Zhang Jiandang looked at each other, and they could see a hint of surprise in each other's eyes. They were obviously a little bit unconvinced, but they didn't say anything.

Zhang Jiandang suddenly remembered something and patted his head. "By the way, Brother Zhong, I have acquaintances over there. I am familiar with the situation over there. I can lead the way north this time."

Zhong Yuemin's eyes lit up. If that was the case, the chances of success in this trip north would be much greater.

"Okay, then I'll trouble you." Zhong Yuemin patted Zhang Jiandang on the shoulder, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

Ning Wei and Zhang Jiandang packed their bags and prepared to set off. They knew that this trip to the north was not just a transaction, but also an adventure, and they would face unknown dangers and challenges.

Just as they were about to embark on their journey, a gust of wind blew, bringing up a cloud of dust. Ning Wei looked up at the sky and saw an eagle circling in the blue sky. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"It seems like this is a good sign." Ning Wei said softly.

Zhang Jiandang also smiled, "Of course, with us here, what difficulties can't be overcome?"

Ning Wei said to Zhong Yuemin, "Captain, I will definitely be back before Xiao Haichen's full moon."

"Yes, Brother Zhong, we will definitely come back then."

Zhong Yuemin smiled and patted their shoulders. "Just be considerate. Be safe on the road and have a safe trip!"

"Captain, goodbye!"

"Brother Zhong, goodbye, wait for our good news."

"Call me anytime." After that, they boarded the train heading north.

The summer in Beijing was hot, the scorching sun was ruthlessly burning the earth, and it seemed that even the air was filled with heat waves. Zhong Yuemin rode his 28-inch bicycle, speeding along, but his heart was full of anxiety. He had just said goodbye to Ning Wei and Zhang Jiandang, and he didn't have time to stay for long, and he was in a hurry to rush home.

Thinking of Zhou Xiaobai in the hospital, who was about to enter the most critical month of her life - confinement, his heart felt like it was being burned by fire, anxious and anxious. He specially bought an air conditioner from Hong Kong Island just to give his wife a cool and comfortable environment in this hot summer.

As soon as he arrived at the gate of the yard, Zhong Yuemin saw Ermaozi and a few others carrying something into the yard. It must be the air conditioner.

Zhong Yuemin took two steps at a time and walked quickly to the front. Suddenly, a wave of heat came over them, and Ermaozi and the others were sweating profusely, as if they were in a steamer.

When Ermaozi saw him, he shouted, "Yuemin, you're finally back. I'm so tired."

"Stop talking nonsense, install it quickly and let you cool down in a while."

Zhong Yuemin had no time to rest, and immediately asked several people to get busy, dismantling the packaging and installing the air conditioner. His clothes were soaked with sweat, but he didn't care, as he only had love and expectations for his wife in his heart.

Finally, after some effort, the air conditioner was installed. Zhong Yuemin wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at the brand new air conditioner with satisfaction, his heart full of expectations. He imagined his wife spending a month in a cool environment, and a happy smile appeared on his face.

“Oh, that feels good!”

"It's so cool and comfortable." Ermaozi and several workers said.

Zhong Yuemin smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, guys. I'll treat you all to dinner tonight."

"Don't be too busy. We have to rush back today."

"Are you so anxious?"

"I can't help it. I'm a busy man now."

"If you're so busy, why are you making this trip?"

"I won't say any more to you, buddy. I'm going home first, and then we'll go back."

"Fuck, I've been busy all day. I didn't eat, but I should drink some water, right?"

"What kind of water do you want to drink? Where's your wine? Just let me get some. And I'll come back when your son is one month old."

"What's the matter with the full moon or not? If you're busy, don't come back. I haven't even thought about it."

"That won't work. I don't know if others will come, but I will definitely come back. Just get ready. I won't say any more. I'm leaving now."

Not long after Ermaozi and his friends left, a voice came from outside the door. "Dad, I'm back. Where are you?"

"Girl, come in quickly, Daddy will show you something wonderful."

The little girl came over skipping and jumping, and as soon as she entered the door, she exclaimed, "Wow! Grandma, come here quickly, it's so cool in Dad's room!"

When Chen Yijun saw the air conditioner in the room, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he asked curiously, "Yuemin, what is this? Why is it so cool?"

"Mom, this is the air conditioner."

"air conditioner?"

"Yes, it's summer now, and Xiaobai can't be exposed to the heat during her confinement. She also can't be exposed to the wind, so I bought it specially from Hong Kong Island, hoping to make Xiaobai more comfortable." Zhong Yuemin replied with a smile.

Chen Yijun was moved when he heard this.

Maybe it was because Zhou Xiaobai practiced the "Military Boxing" with Zhong Yuemin that he was in great health and was discharged from the hospital after only three days.

Walking into the house, Zhong Yuemin said to Zhou Xiaobai as if presenting a treasure. "Wife, look at what this is? I brought this air conditioner back from Hong Kong Island for you. You don't have to suffer from the heat this summer."

Zhou Xiaobai's eyes sparkled with tears. "Yuemin, you are so considerate. You are so kind to me."

Zhong Yuemin scratched her nose and said lovingly, "Silly girl, you are my wife. If I don't love you, who will? Besides, isn't it my duty to provide you with a comfortable environment?"

The two smiled at each other, their eyes full of expectations and happiness for the future. Zhong Yuemin couldn't wait to turn on the air conditioner, and before long, a cool breeze instantly filled the entire room. Zhou Xiaobai sat on the bed, feeling the sudden coolness, with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Yuemin, it's great to have you."

Zhong Yuemin sat beside her and held her in his arms. "Wife, do you know why I treat you so well?"

Zhou Xiaobai shook his head, his eyes full of doubts.

Zhong Yuemin took a deep breath and said slowly, "Because you are the most important person in my life. From the moment I saw you, I knew you were the one I wanted to protect. I will use all of me to love you and protect you forever."

The little girl shouted, "Mom, and me too."

Zhou Xiaobai listened to his words with tears in her eyes. She knew that they would go through every stage of life together and create their own happiness together.

The summer heat gradually receded, and the room was filled with coolness and warmth. Zhong Yuemin, Zhou Xiaobai and the little girl snuggled together, enjoying this hard-earned happiness. They knew that no matter how many difficulties and challenges there were in the future, as long as they worked together, they would be able to overcome them.