During the three years Song Yichuan was with Shi Nuan, he was sent into the operating room countless times, moments from death.

Song Yansheng always visited him when Shi Nuan wasn’t there.

Each time, he sincerely hoped Song Yichuan would pull through.

At that time, he didn’t even consider, never thought about, taking Shi Nuan away.

He also admitted that he was somewhat lost on that night a few months ago when Shi Nuan was drugged.

But if Song Yichuan’s health hadn’t deteriorated, if he hadn’t sought him out, hadn’t told him to give her back...

He definitely, definitely, would still have quietly stood in a place where Shi Nuan couldn’t see, silently watching her.

The last part of Song Yansheng’s dream was Song Yichuan smiling at him.

He said, "Second Uncle, I can leave in peace now. I wish you and Nuannuan happiness!"

After that, Song Yichuan really left, and when he did, his eyes were moist.

This big boy, he’d almost watched him grow up. He was gentle and amiable by nature, but deep down he was stubbornly strong.

He rarely cried; even if he fell and got hurt, he would hardly ever shed tears.

But when he turned away, tears unmistakably fell.

When Song Yansheng opened his eyes, it was already bright outside.

His gaze fell upon the clock on the wall; it was nearly eleven.

He reached out to touch the place beside him, and there was no one; Shi Nuan wasn’t there.

He quickly got out of bed to wash up, and when he went downstairs, he still didn’t see the girl’s figure.

Later, Aunt Hui came, and said, "Lady has gone to work!"

Song Yansheng frowned; evidently, he was a little unhappy about Shi Nuan leaving him to go to work.

He asked Aunt Hui, "When did she leave?"

Aunt Hui said, "Lady got up around eight-twenty, ate quickly in ten minutes, and let Uncle Zhang take her."

So it wasn’t exactly an early start.

"Did she leave any message when she left?" Song Yansheng continued to ask.

Aunt Hui shook her head: "Lady left too hastily. I was in the kitchen at the time, and didn’t get to see her off..."

Seeing the slight change in Song Yansheng’s expression, Aunt Hui quickly added, "But Old Zhang should know, since he’s the one who took Lady to work..."

Song Yansheng turned to leave, Aunt Hui followed: "Mr., should I call Old Zhang over?"

While walking, Song Yansheng waved a hand: "No need, prepare breakfast, I want to eat!"

Aunt Hui: "..."

...

That morning, Shi Nuan indeed spent a lazy morning in bed with Song Yansheng.

But she had to go to work; she couldn’t just lie in bed until noon. Who knew how much effort she spent trying not to disturb Song Yansheng when getting up smoothly.

Of course, she also knew that if Song Yansheng found out, he would obviously be displeased.

That man is quite pretentious.

Sure enough, at noon she received a call from Song Yansheng. He said his car was near the Shi Family, and asked her to come down so he could take her to lunch.

Shi Nuan knew that this lunch wasn’t as light-hearted as he made it sound, but since he had come, she couldn’t just send him away!

Shi Nuan resignedly went downstairs and quickly found Song Yansheng’s car.

There was no driver; Song Yansheng was driving himself.

Shi Nuan quickly got into the car, in the front passenger seat.

She blinked her long eyelashes; the sunlight fell, rendering half of her side profile into a translucent hue.

Today, she wore a light yellow dress, looking very soft and lovely.

The anger in Song Yansheng’s heart mostly dissipated in an instant. After all, this little girl was always his nemesis in life.

Song Yansheng started the car and asked Shi Nuan what she wanted to eat.

Shi Nuan made a sound, wanting to say "anything," but thinking that Song Yansheng must be in a bad mood. Saying "anything" might just add fuel to the fire.

Shi Nuan said, "Let’s go to Yipin Pavilion. I’ve heard the food there is very good!"

Song Yansheng turned his eyes to glance at Shi Nuan, his gaze softening a bit, and said, "Okay!"

On the way to Yipin Pavilion, the two of them casually chatted, and Song Yansheng asked about her foot injury.

Shi Nuan said it was almost healed, but Song Yansheng didn’t believe her: "You always like to run around aimlessly; how could it be better? Come off work early this afternoon, I’ll take you to Yu Zuo for a check-up..."

"..." Shi Nuan was embarrassed. When did she run around aimlessly? This accusation was really unfair.

"Weren’t you at a hotel yesterday afternoon attending a business meeting for the Shi Family?" Song Yansheng said coolly.

Shi Nuan was momentarily stunned, then looked at him: "How do you know?"

Song Yansheng smiled thinly: "What about you do I not know... Anyway, there must not be a next time, absolutely not!"

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