“Yaxin…” Shen Peichuan wanted to make it clear once and for all.
“I really like you, Peichuan. Please don’t reject me.” Song Yaxin hugged his waist.
Shen Peichuan pulled her arms apart and said, “Please don’t do this.”
Song Yaxin refused to let go and held him tighter. “Please don’t push me away. Please…”
“I tried hard to ask my dad to bring up this matter with you. I don’t know what to do if you reject me. Are you disgusted with me as I’ve married before?” She buried her face in Shen Peichuan’s chest.
Shen Peichuan said, “That’s not it.”
He really didn’t have any feelings toward Song Yaxin, and it just felt inappropriate for her to hug him like that.
If I like you, it doesn’t matter if you’re a divorcee.
You don’t have to be a virgin, either.
“It’s late. You should go back now.” Shen Peichuan didn’t know where to put his hands, as he didn’t want to touch her.
“No. I won’t release you if you don’t say yes.” Song Yaxin didn’t bother about her image. She just wanted Shen Peichuan. No matter what, I must have you as my husband.
I’ve missed out once. So I won’t let go anymore.
Shen Peichuan asked directly, “Yaxin, do you not care that I don’t like you?”
He didn’t know how to convince her to give up, so he told her how he felt.
Song Yaxin’s body froze as his words were an enormous blow to her. She raised her head and said, “I believe feelings can change.”
Can feelings grow over time?
If they can, then I’ll accept her.
Shen Peichuan said, “Alright, then.”
That was fast. Song Yaxin replied in disbelief, “Really?”
“I don’t lie.” Shen Peichuan nodded.
Song Yaxin found his serious demeanor very adorable. Why didn’t I notice this part of him before?
If only I knew he is the one, maybe we could’ve had a child by now.
“I’ll go home and tell my parents. I’ll get going!” Elated, Song Yaxin let go of her grip and got ready to leave.
Shen Peichuan nodded and said, “I’m not sending you off, then. Be careful on your way home.”
Song Yaxin paused in her tracks and turned to look at him. “Why don’t you persuade me to stay?”
Shen Peichuan was at a loss for words, as he was puzzled.
Why would I persuade her to stay?
We ate dinner, and it’s already so late into the night.
Song Yaxin chuckled. “Perhaps, ask me to stay for the night?”
Shen Peichuan remained speechless.
“Silly, I’m just teasing you. I’ll take my leave now. Don’t stay up too late.” Song Yaxin stifled her laughter.
After finishing her words, she walked to the door.
Shen Peichuan stayed frozen in place for a while. Finally, after coming back to his senses, he walked to the door and bade her goodbye.
Song Yaxin said, “Rest early. Goodbye.”
Shen Peichuan nodded in response and closed the door.
He sighed, as he felt like everything was a dream.
This is for the best. She may be the most suitable woman for me. Plus, Captain Song spoke on her behalf.
I feel bad to turn Captain Song down, as he took care of me all these times.
And… I can’t be single forever.
Sitting on the sofa, Shen Peichuan felt he was self-comforting with all those thoughts he had. After gulping down a glass of water, he murmured, “Song Yaxin’s actually quite nice. We have known each other for a long time, so living together shouldn’t be too bad, right?”
Suddenly, he laughed and pointed at his head. I’m still self-consoling.
Early in the morning on the next day, a phone call from Su Zhan awoke Shen Peichuan. When he answered the phone, Su Zhan immediately said, “Peichuan, I have something to discuss with you.”
“What’s the matter?” Shen Peichuan just woke up, so his mind was still in a mess.
Su Zhan said, “I made up with Qin Ya.” Shen Peichuan could feel Su Zhan beaming with delight from the mobile phone. “Congrats!”
“Why does your boss keep inviting you to his house? Don’t tell me he wants you to be his son-in-law.” On the way to Shen Peichuan’s house, Su Zhan grinned, creasing the corners of his eyes in his car, the wound was still there.
If Shen Peichuan were there in the car, he would ask Su Zhan if it hurt.
Shen Peichuan asked, “So did you call me just to inform me of your good news?”
Su Zhan said, “No. Ya’s going back to C City today, and you’re coming with me to see her off.”
“She’s your girlfriend, not mine. Why do I have to be there?” Shen Peichuan was baffled.
Su Zhan explained, “You weren’t around when I announced us reconciling yesterday. So today, you must be there to witness it as you’re my buddy.”
You already told me on the phone call. And you tell me I have to see it with my own eyes?
Are you crazy?
“Come pick me up. I don’t have my car here with me.” Shen Peichuan gave in to this pitiful man who finally made up with the love of his life.
Su Zhan said, “I’m already downstairs. Come down quick.”
Shen Peichuan was shocked. “So fast?”
Su Zhan urged, “Stop wasting time and come down quick.”
Shen Peichuan replied, “Give me ten minutes.”
He hung up after saying his words and got ready in ten minutes.
He went down and walked out of the neighborhood. Su Zhan parked his car beside the road, leaving the car window open while humming a tune.
Shen Peichuan opened the door and got in the car. “To part ways right after reconciling? Aren’t you afraid that her feelings will change?”
Su Zhan said confidently, “She won’t. If she does, she would’ve done it long ago.”
Shen Peichuan took a glance at him and said, “Look at you.”
“Hehe. I enjoy doing it.” Su Zhan didn’t bother to conceal his good mood in front of Shen Peichuan.
Shen Peichuan chuckled. “You’re hopeless.”
Su Zhan stifled his laughter and said seriously, “Ya’s body isn’t well enough to give birth, so we won’t have kids in the future. Never mention children in front of her. I don’t want her to feel bad.”
He knew Qin Ya didn’t tell him about this because she refused to accept it. Plus, Qin Ya was sensitive, so Su Zhan feared she would be sad when someone asked her about having kids.
Shen Peichuan frowned. “Why?”
Su Zhan went silent. After a while, he lowered his voice and said, “She had a miscarriage previously.”
Shen Peichuan kept quiet but patted Su Zhan’s shoulder to comfort him.
Su Zhan reminded, “Don’t make her feel that you’re concerned or pitying her. And remember not to mention kids.”
Shen Peichuan nodded and said yes.
When they arrived at the airport, Lin Xinyan and Zong Jinghao were talking to Shao Yun while Qin Ya was playing with Zong Yanxi.
Lin Xinyan and Zong Jinghao woke up early to send Qin Ya and Shao Yun off, and Zong Yanxi insisted on following them, so they brought her along.
“Uncle Su, Uncle Shen.” When Zong Yanxi saw Su Zhan and Shen Peichuan, she immediately greeted them.
Qin Ya turned to look at them. She smiled at Shen Peichuan and said, “Why are you here too?”
Shen Peichuan smiled. “It’s all thanks to your Su Zhan. He insisted on me coming here to make it up for not being there yesterday. Oh yeah, congratulations!”
Qin Ya lowered her head and said, “It’s nothing worth that.”
“We made up, so it’s necessary! Keep your words and don’t think of denying it.” Su Zhan sat beside her and hugged her waist.
Sensing a hint, Shen Peichuan immediately carried Zong Yanxi and said, “Let’s not disturb them.”
