"It's the door that's faulty; it can't close automatically."

Qin Shengyi suddenly realized that she hadn't closed the door at all, and blushed deeply.

"Dad, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you!" she apologized in a voice barely above a whisper.

Ouyang Ming gave a noncommittal snort, but his eyes were filled with undisguised doting affection as he looked at his daughter.

Ever since what happened in junior high school, Nannan's personality has become extremely indifferent, and she seems to have no interest in anything except work.

But when she was on the phone just now, her facial expressions were incredibly lively, one after another.

Seeing that his little darling was now completely devoted to another man, Ouyang Ming couldn't help but feel a little jealous, but he was mostly happy.

"Your mom will be back from her trip in a few days, so you can prepare for the storm in advance."

Qin Shengyi's eyelids twitched unexpectedly, and she looked at the person in front of her with a pleading expression.

"Dad, you..."

Before the other person could finish speaking, Ouyang Ming waved his hand, "I can't help you."

"I've already been very lenient by not holding it against you for making my wife angry; there's nothing more I can do to help!"

After saying that, Ouyang Ming resolutely turned around and walked upstairs to his study.

So he brought this up just to upset himself?

Qin Shengyi couldn't help but feel annoyed. The thought of her mother possibly being furious about her relationship with Yan Shu made her extremely irritable.

At the same time, Xie Huanyu also received a call from Zhou Shengyu.

"Uncle Zhou, I'm so sorry, I don't have any news from you yet."

The matter was of great importance, and she was not qualified to make choices for Xu Yanshu in such matters. Unless the person involved changed his mind, she would not easily reveal anything to him.

Standing alone on the balcony, Xie Huanyu's eyes darkened. Perhaps she shouldn't have agreed to help in the first place.

"It's nothing, it's already very kind of you to keep an eye out for me, thank you Huanyu!"

The person on the other end was silent for a moment before continuing, "Xiao Hao is a troublemaker. If she offends you in any way, please be magnanimous and forgive her!"

Xie Huanyu was surprised that the other party would suddenly bring this up. She was slightly stunned, and then a feeling of unease began to creep into her heart.

Zhou Zehao was merely an adopted son of the Zhou family, yet Zhou Shengyu would still secretly protect him. However, Xie Junyang had always only ever shown him unscrupulous self-interest and scheming...

Xie Huanyu took a deep breath to swallow the emotions stuck in her chest. "Uncle Zhou, you're too kind. Young Master Zhou and I are very good friends."

Some things are simply not meant to be discussed openly; no matter what, they are still father and son.

"Okay, then I won't disturb your rest!"

After hanging up the phone, Xie Huanyu suddenly felt a little irritated and turned around to take a bottle of red wine from the wine cabinet next to her.

While casually swirling the red wine in her glass, she subtly surveyed the layout of her home.

Even after the divorce, she still lived in Haicheng Apartment. It wasn't that she didn't own other properties, but she vaguely felt that this way she could retain something.

Why bother?

Gazing at the bright moonlight outside the window, Xie Huanyu murmured absentmindedly, a hint of self-mockery creeping into her eyes.

Things have already come to this point, and no matter what she does, it will be in vain.

After a brief internal struggle, Xie Huanyu finally made her choice. She tilted her head back and drank the last bit of red wine in her glass, then picked up her phone.

"Hey, I have an apartment for sale!" It seems like this is the only way to retain something.

...

Once again, Xu Yanshu ran into Shen Wei downstairs at the company. He hesitated for a moment before walking up to her.

Shen Wei quickly recognized the man and said with delight, "Young man, we meet again."

“Hmm, I didn’t expect you to still remember me,” Xu Yanshu nodded and responded gently, then casually added, “You seem to really enjoy coming here!”

As he spoke, Xu Yanshu subtly observed the person in front of him. Shen Wei appeared noticeably more sickly than before, a discovery that irritated him.

So why is Zhou Shengyu in such a hurry to return to the capital at a time like this? Doesn't he know that things have priorities?

"Yes, as long as the sun is shining, I like to come here and sit for a while!"

"It's probably because when I was pregnant, the little rascal in my belly was very restless, and she only calmed down after I came here!"

So she thought she could wait here for her child to come back.

Shen Wei was momentarily lost in thought. She couldn't help but smile bitterly, even though she knew the chances were slim.

That's why?

Xu Yanshu was stunned for a moment, and something inside him collapsed slightly. He unconsciously turned his head to the other side, his eyes filled with unfathomable emotions.

He had never had a mother before, and it wasn't until their first chance encounter that he truly understood the meaning of the word "biological mother."

Before he could figure out how to face the other person, he learned that this person might leave this world forever.

"Health should always be the top priority. I think the person you're waiting for also wants you to be safe and sound, so even for their sake, you should take good care of yourself."

Yes!

Shen Wei nodded in deep agreement, then looked up at Xu Yanshu with eyes full of gratitude, and her anxious heart was inexplicably calmed down.

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