An old SUV drove by, then stopped a few dozen meters ahead and began to slowly reverse.

I turned my head and was surprised to see Professor Zhou.

Zhou stood there, one hand on the steering wheel, looking at me expressionlessly.

"Twenty within five kilometers, fifty within ten kilometers. Do you want a ride?"

A gust of cold wind blew, and I jogged a few steps and got into his car.

"Where do you live?"

"Xianghe Garden, thank you."

After saying that, I suddenly realized that he was the honored guest invited by Father Qi. How did he come out so quickly?

Zhou seemed to be able to read minds. He glanced at my messy hair and gently pursed his lips.

"After you caused such a scene, the banquet couldn't continue, and everyone dispersed."

"Oh."

I chuckled lightly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Seeing that Zhou was only wearing a thin gray shirt, I thought for a moment and handed him his jacket.

"I took the liberty of bringing this jacket when I left just now."

Zhou raised an eyebrow lightly and said, "Thank you."

He parked the car on the side of the road and took the jacket from my hand to put on.

Just as he was about to continue driving, the car suddenly stalled, and he tried to start it several times but got no response.

Zhou looked at me and said, "Get out and help me push the car, you don't need to pay for your ride."

Me: "..."

Ten minutes later, my hands were sore as I sat back in the car that had successfully started.

The scenery outside the car gradually changed, getting closer and closer to my place of residence.

"At the banquet just now, there was a man staring at me. Who is he to you?"

Zhou, who had been focused on driving, suddenly asked.

I was stunned for a moment, but quickly realized that he was referring to Qi Yu.

"My ex-boyfriend."

Zhou glanced at me indifferently and then looked away.

"I can tell that he likes you. When you went to change clothes, he followed you up."

"I also noticed that Miss Wang likes him. Are you in a love triangle?"

"...It's Miss Shen."

Zhou continued to ask, "So, are you in a love triangle?"

"I guess so."

I answered casually, and then heard Zhou ask again, "What was the reason for your breakup?"

The first time I met such a gossiping man.

But his face remained calm as usual, and I didn't feel resistant.

It was as if I were chatting with a close older sister.

"First, I got pregnant with his child, but he didn't want it. Second, I..."

Before I could finish, Zhou suddenly slammed on the brakes.

When the car stopped, he turned his head slowly and looked at me, his gaze shifting to my lower abdomen.

His calm voice became somewhat serious, "You're pregnant?"

I nodded blankly, not understanding why he reacted so strongly.

He frowned, "Why didn't you say it earlier? Pregnant women shouldn't exert themselves, as it could lead to a miscarriage."

At first, I was stunned, and then I understood what he meant.

I had been pushing the car hard at the back just now...

Thinking of this, cold sweat broke out on my back, and my voice involuntarily trembled, "It should... be fine, right?"

Zhou didn't say anything, he simply turned the car around at the next intersection.

Unlike the smooth speed before, this time he drove fast and finally stopped in front of a hospital.

After parking the car, he hurriedly pulled me inside and headed straight to the gynecology department.

That way, this man I met for the first time, because I helped him push the car and later found out that I was pregnant, was afraid that something might happen to me, so he brought me to the hospital for a comprehensive examination.

After all the commotion, when we returned to my place, it was already eleven o'clock at night.

With a bunch of testresults in hand, I sat on the couch, feeling both exhausted and grateful.

Zhou, on the other hand, was standing by the window, staring out into the darkness.

"Thank you for today," I said, breaking the silence.

He turned his head and looked at me, his eyes filled with a mix of concern and something else I couldn't quite decipher.

"You should take care of yourself and the baby," he said softly.

I nodded, touched by his genuine concern.

"I will. Thank you for taking me to the hospital and for everything you've done."

He nodded in acknowledgment and then walked towards the door.

"I should be going now. Take care."

I stood up and walked towards him.

"Wait," I said, grabbing his arm gently.

He turned to look at me, his expression a mix of surprise and curiosity.

"Is something the matter?" he asked.

I hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath.

"Would you like to stay for a while? It's late, and you must be tired. Besides, I would feel more at ease knowing you're here."

He stared at me for a moment, seemingly contemplating my offer.

Finally, he nodded and smiled softly.

"Alright. I'll stay."

We both settled down on the couch, finding comfort in each other's presence.

As the night went on, we talked about various things—our lives, our dreams, and even our fears.

There was an undeniable connection between us, a shared understanding that went beyond words.

Eventually, fatigue caught up with us, and we both drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, as the sun peeked through the curtains, I woke up to find Zhou still asleep beside me.

His peaceful expression made my heart skip a beat, and in that moment, I realized that he had become more than just a stranger who happened to cross my path.

He had become a source of strength and support, someone who cared deeply about my well-being.

As I watched him sleep, a sense of gratitude washed over me.

Little did I know that this chance encounter would mark the beginning of a beautiful journey—one filled with love, understanding, and a bond that would withstand the tests of time.