As Lin Xinyan looked at Su Zhan, she had the urge to tell him about Qin Ya’s situation and let him know the anguish she was suffering from.
However, her rationality beat out her impulsiveness in the end as she had promised Qin Ya that she wouldn’t tell Su Zhan.
“Ya has gone through a lot. As a man, you will have to bear with her even though she may scold or hit you.”
“I understand.” Su Zhan lowered his head. “The past was all my fault…”
“Su Zhan,” Lin Xinyan continued. “I’m not talking about that. It doesn’t matter for whatever reason or what she did; you have to unconditionally accept her. Can you promise me that?”
Su Zhan began to feel uneasy. “Xinyan, you should just go ahead and tell me. Otherwise, you’re making me feel anxious as if you’re hiding something from me.”
“Just promise me.” Lin Xinyan was not going to spill the beans. It was better for Qin Ya to tell him herself when she was mentally ready to do so.
Regardless of whether they reconciled in the end, it was only proper for Qin Ya to tell him herself.
After all, Qin Ya carried his child before. Although it was unfortunate they lost it, it still meant a lot to them.
After retrieving a plate and a bowl from the kitchen cupboard, she filled it with rice and soup. And then she filled another empty plate with food from the table since none was set aside earlier.
Finally, she put them on a tray and handed the tray to Su Zhan.
Su Zhan followed her instructions obediently just like a child who did something wrong. After all, his mishandling of the matter with Liu Feifei caused Qin Ya to go through a hellish experience. Therefore, he was in her debt for life. Going forward, all he could do was to make up for it and to love her with all he had.
Lin Xinyan chose three of Qin Ya’s favorite dishes and loaded them on the tray. “Take them to her.”
Su Zhan acknowledged. “You don’t have to wait for me.”
“Who’s waiting for you? We’re going to finish all the food.” Shen Peichuan didn’t even look up as he stuffed a mouthful of food into his mouth.
Su Zhan chuckled. “Slow down, tiger. Don’t choke on your food.”
He left right after he spoke.
Meanwhile, Zong Yanxi laughed gleefully by the side. “Uncle Shen, did you just get insulted by Uncle Su?”
“By saying it out loud, you’re humiliating me more than he did. Do you know that?” Shen Peichuan looked at the little girl.
Zong Yanxi’s was further delighted. “I know, that’s why I’m doing it on purpose. Hehe.”
Shen Peichuan pretended to be angry, “Look at you. Your tongue is growing sharper by the day. Be careful, or no one wants to marry you when you grow up.”
When Zong Jinghao heard Shen Peichuan’s words, he looked up and shifted his gaze towards his cute daughter. She was still young, and her exquisite soft cheeks made her look like a doll.
Suddenly, he put down his chopsticks. The thought of his daughter marrying someone else when she was all grown up struck a nerve with him.
No one deserves my daughter.
The more he thought about it, the more upset he became. In fact, he was so perplexed that he stormed out of the dining room. Shen Peichuan was puzzled and looked towards Lin Xinyan. “Xinyan, what’s gotten into him? Did I say anything wrong?”
Lin Xinyan glanced at Zong Jinghao and replied, “It’s nothing. Just continue eating. I’ll check on him later.”
Shen Peichuan nodded and continued with dinner. Occasionally he would banter with the children.
Meanwhile, Qin Ya lay on her bed and didn’t get up despite Su Zhan calling out to her a few times. She pretended not to hear him.
Su Zhan sat by her bedside. “No matter how much you resent me, you still need to eat. Are you tormenting yourself on purpose to break my heart?”
“That’s right. I resent you, so please leave.” Qin Ya was sick of his nagging.
“It’s fine if you don’t like me. I’ll teach you how to appreciate me slowly.” Su Zhan reached out to tug her blanket away so that she would eat. But, she flew into a rage instead.
“Get out!” she screamed as she couldn’t tolerate it anymore.
“I’ll leave after you have your meal.” Su Zhan offered mischievously. “Come on.”
When Qin Ya finally sat up, Su Zhan could clearly see that her eyes were swollen red from crying. Feeling heartbroken, he reached out to touch her, but his hand was slapped away instead. “If you don’t leave me alone, I will disappear from your sight. You will never be able to find me. Su Zhan, I really mean it.”
Su Zhan didn’t dare say another word and stood up quickly. “Okay, okay. I’m leaving. Your wound isn’t fully healed, so you should rest more. Go ahead and eat. I’m leaving now.”
Just as he spoke, he left immediately. He was worried that Qin Ya would do what she said, and he wouldn’t be able to see her anymore.
Meanwhile, Shen Peichuan had finished dinner. When he saw Su Zhan return, he suggested, “Let’s go.”
Su Zhan wanted to stay a while longer as he was worried Qin Ya wouldn’t eat.
Realizing something was weighing on Su Zhan still, Shen Peichuan reached out his hands. “Hand me the car keys. You can ask the driver to send you home or drive one of Jinghao’s cars later. He has so many of them after all.”
Su Zhan pondered a moment. “I’ll go with you since she doesn’t want to see me anyway.”
Shen Peichuan smiled. “Let’s go then.”
“Xinyan, we’re taking our leave.” Both of them informed Lin Xinyan.
Lin Xinyan replied, “Alright, drive safely since it’s already dark.”
Su Zhan nodded in acknowledgment.
After leaving the villa and getting into the car, Su Zhan asked, “Are you heading home?”
Shen Peichuan grunted in agreement but changed his mind the next moment. “Why don’t you drop me off at the station.”
“At this hour? Are you that busy?”
Shen Peichuan shot a glance at him. “My car is still at the station. Are you going to pick me up from work tomorrow?”
“I don’t have the time.” Su Zhan started the car and drove out of his parking spot.
In a short while, they arrived at the police station where Shen Peichuan alighted.
“Alright, then. See you tomorrow.” Su Zhan remarked as he lowered his car window.
Shen Peichuan waved in acknowledgment as he headed back into the station. When he picked up his car keys from his office, he bumped into one of his subordinates, who was working overtime. Shen Peichuan looked at him and asked, “Did you just finish work?”
“Yes, I’ve just resolved a case.”
Shen Peichuan enquired casually, “Which case?”
The man replied, “The one where the convict died in prison. Her next-of-kin just collected the body, so I have closed the case. Don’t you know about it? Aren’t you the…”
“When did she collect it?” Before he could finish, Shen Peichuan interrupted while whipping out his phone to call Sang Yu.
How did she manage to collect the body so quickly?
And why didn’t she drop by to let me know?
Once he got through, all he heard was the call being dropped.
