She Asks for a Divorce Again-Chapter 104 - Encounter

Chapter 104: Chapter 104 Encounter

Yuexue’s calling out “Dad” left both adults in the hospital room stunned.

Pei Yansi was even more surprised than Shen Heyu; this was the first time he had heard the word “Dad” from his daughter’s mouth, and it was with a cautious inquiry.

However, her caution inexplicably left a sour taste in his heart.

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What kind of life had she been living all these years that she had to be so careful even in the presence of her own father?

The more he thought about it, the more choked up Pei Yansi felt inside.

He held his daughter in his arms and carefully wiped her mouth with a tissue after she had eaten, saying, “It’s me. Dad is here to see you.”

As Shen Heyu stood by, watching him act this way, she felt somewhat dazzled. Pei Yansi had never shown such a gentle side before.

When was the last time she had seen him this tender?

It was when Bai Sheng’er was injured, and he had applied medicine to her wounds in front of her; Bai Sheng’er was the apple of his eye at that time.

For some reason, Yuexue did not resist him. Perhaps because of her young age, she longed for her father no matter what.

Seeing Shen Heyu standing still, Pei Yansi glanced at her and said, “You have work tomorrow, don’t you? Go rest first. I’ll take care of things here.”

He had already said this once before.

Shen Heyu wanted to refuse, but then Yuexue said, “Mom, you go rest.”

Hearing her daughter say this, she thought about it and, in the end, didn’t refuse again. After giving a few instructions to Pei Yansi, she left the hospital room first.

After she had gone, Yuexue then pushed Pei Yansi gently.

Pei Yansi paused, finally letting his daughter go, but as he looked down at her face, which was so similar to his, his heart was always tender.

“What’s the matter?” he asked.

Yuexue, her eyes covered, couldn’t see anything but could sense the closeness in his voice. Her previous dislike of him seemed to have lessened a great deal, and she said, “Are you really my dad?”

Pei Yansi hummed a response.

“You only came to find me and Mom now. Are you sincere?”

Perhaps it was easier to talk to a child without overthinking; Pei Yansi hummed again without denying it.

Yuexue said, “I’m willing to help you, but I want to see you really treat Mom well.”

After all, children are inclined to believe what they hear, especially when it comes from a man.

Pei Yansi hummed once more.

As he looked at Yuexue, he suddenly wanted to know how Shen Heyu had been living abroad all these years by herself, and he asked, “How have you and Mom been doing out there?”

“Mom has had a hard time,” Yuexue would not say much, as children often do not deceive, and she faithfully relayed to Pei Yansi how Shen Heyu had been raising her alone for the past six years.

Shen Heyu had a tough time; even though her circumstances were not bad, working while raising a child by herself was unimaginable in its difficulty.

Yuexue said, “Even though Mom doesn’t show it in front of me, I can still tell. Every time Uncle Shen visits, she’s not very happy afterward and talks a lot less.”

“I didn’t know why before, but now I really want to know.”

“Because Uncle Shen isn’t Dad.”

These words struck Pei Yansi’s heart like a muffled thunder.

So, for the past six years, had she been thinking of him, falling into melancholy every time Shen Jiangli left, reflecting on whether he wasn’t really Yuexue’s biological father after all?

The more Pei Yansi thought about it, his heart was a bit heavy, but undeniably, there was also a hint of joy, along with guilt.

Heavy with the hardship she endured, joyful for her yearning, and guilty for his past distrust.

Perhaps it was not too late.

*

Shen Heyu got up early the next day, as she had a business deal to negotiate.

But before setting off, she first went to visit her daughter at the hospital.

She brought breakfast with her and arrived just in time to see Pei Yansi leaning against the hospital bed, with one hand protecting their daughter, and his eyes closed, dozing off.

Seeing this scene, Shen Heyu was filled with an indescribable emotion.

If only… their relationship had always been normal.

Pei Yansi had woken up the moment she entered. He opened his eyes, saw her not entering the room, and asked, “What’s the matter?”

Shen Heyu shook her head, placed the breakfast on the table for Pei Yansi, then went to kiss her daughter on the forehead. After arranging a few things, she left first.

The business deal she had today was related to Lu Yi’s family’s business. But since Lu Yi was dedicated to medicine and didn’t really manage the family business, although he had agreed to the collaboration, the specifics of the cooperation needed to be discussed with someone else.

It was early, so Shen Heyu arranged to meet the other party for lunch at a western restaurant.

At 11:30 in the afternoon, being the party B, she arrived early.

The counterpart was a senior colleague of Lu Yi at the company, and the business negotiation went very smoothly. In no time, Shen Heyu secured the contract.

After obtaining the contract, Shen Heyu chatted with the person for a bit before breaking up the meeting.

Before leaving, she went to the restroom to touch up her lipstick.

As she came out, she bumped into someone. She quickly apologized and tried to walk around the person.

But after taking only a couple of steps, she heard the person call out, “Have we met somewhere before?”

“Hm?”

Shen Heyu looked up at the sound, meeting a pair of sly, small eyes.

She looked closely, and suddenly her memory came flooding back. It was Boss Chen, whom she had met at a domestic bidding banquet six years ago.

Boss Chen gave her a two-second look and seemed to recognize her as well.

A sinister smile spread across his face. “So it’s Miss Shen. So many years have gone by, and Miss Shen seems to have become even more beautiful.”

And even more alluring, perhaps due to having had a child, she had an added touch of femininity that childless women lacked.

Boss Chen slowly approached her, saying, “Why have you returned to the country? Are you here alone, still with President Pei?”

“No, that’s not right. President Pei’s woman has changed to Meng Ru, not you. So now, can I have a go with you?”

As he spoke, he cornered Shen Heyu against a wall.

Shen Heyu stepped back, her back against the cold wall, with no way out, “Mr. Chen, please keep your dignity.”

“Dignity? When you seduced me six years ago, where was your dignity then?”

Shen Heyu frowned. Clearly, he had been the one who advanced on her; when had she ever seduced him?

She pushed him away, trying to leave.

But the difference in strength between men and women was significant, and how could Mr. Chen be pushed away by her?

Far from being pushed away, her wrist was forcefully grasped, completely restrained. Mr. Chen chuckled and said, “President Pei has had his way with you, what’s the harm in spending some time with me? Spend one night with me, and you won’t lack for benefits.”

As he spoke, he lowered his head and puckered his lips, as if planning to kiss Shen Heyu.

The moment he lowered his head, the scent of alcohol on him swept over her like a wave, and Shen Heyu furrowed her brows, nearly on the verge of vomiting.

She lifted her foot and kicked him right in the groin!