Noticing someone nearby, Nangong Jin looked around.

Upon seeing Qin Yun, he let out a cold laugh.

With a slight pursing of his lips, Nangong Jin picked up the wine, took a few sips, and then continued smoking.

Qin Yun asked for a glass, then put two ice cubes in it and poured the whiskey in front of Nangong Jin.

"Young Master Jin, drink less. You're a doctor, don't let alcohol affect your work tomorrow."

Nangong Jin exhaled a puff of smoke, squinted at Qin Yun, and said, "You're not the type to go to bars, so what are you doing here? Don't tell me it was a chance encounter, I don't believe in that stuff."

"Master Zhi sent me to keep an eye on you. This bar belongs to Zhu Xiao, and Luo Luo helps manage it. She saw you when she was making her rounds."

"I'm not coming to this bar anymore. I'm just having a drink, and they're already watching me."

"Drowning your sorrows in alcohol only makes them worse!"

"You're talking nonsense! If it weren't for you and Jiang Zhi, would I be in this mess?"

“It’s a fait accompli, you have to accept it. What else can you do? You can’t just abandon your son, can you? He’s so young, how can he survive without his mother? My husband is only doing this for your own good!”

"Seeing you reminds me of Jiang Zhi's sleazy face. You two are both so annoying! I don't need you to worry about me. You can go now. I know how to get back on my own."

Qin Yun didn't argue. He picked up his wine glass, clinked it against Nangong Jin's glass, and then drank.

Qin Yun picked up the cigarette pack in front of Nangong Jin, casually took a cigarette, put it in his mouth, lit it, and started smoking.

Nangong Jin glared at Qin Yun with disdain, "Having been with Jiang Zhi for so long, you've become quite the shrewd one!"

“It’s my job to give orders to the boss, and I’m just doing it as a courtesy. Besides, we’ve known each other for a while now, and putting everything else aside, we have some friendship. I can’t just let you drink alone in silence. Drinking with someone makes you feel less lonely.”

Nangong Jin smiled dismissively, "I'm not familiar with you."

"I'm familiar with you, that's enough."

Nangong Jin's smile deepened.

He took a drag of his cigarette, picked up his wine glass, and clinked glasses with Qin Yun.

Drinking is great! The spicy flavor burns all the way to your stomach, so refreshing!

...

Qin Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Nangong Jin, and asked, "Life is still so long, haven't you thought about the future? Do you plan to live like this forever?"

Nangong Jin gave a bitter smile, "Look at me, do I even have a life left? Besides my son, what do I have?"

"You can have a lot if you want to. Compared to many people, you are lucky. Your son is very cute and lovable."

"Now, my son isn't just mine anymore. My family isn't on my side. Don't I feel miserable?"

"According to you, only you are miserable, your son is not miserable, and Gu Changge is not miserable either..." Qin Yun smiled and took a sip of wine.

Nangong Jin is really getting stuck on a rut.

The three of them share the same fate; none of them can escape unscathed, and they all complement each other.

Because Nangong Jin can't let go, neither of them will truly find happiness.

"If there's anything tragic, it's all that woman's fault, and she only has herself to blame."

Qin Yun started smoking and stopped talking to Nangong Jin.

He can't get out of that mindset, he won't listen to anything, and whatever you say is pointless.

...

Suddenly, a woman's voice came from behind.

"Jin, is that you?"

Suddenly, both Nangong Jin and Qin Yun turned around and looked back.

Nangong Jin was taken aback, thinking she was seeing things.

Was he drunk and hallucinating?

Suddenly, Nangong Jin picked up the wine glass, tilted his head back, and downed the strong liquor in one gulp.

Qin Yun smiled and took the initiative to greet her, "So you're Miss Zhou, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Zhou Hui looked at Qin Yun, and after a few seconds, called out Qin Yun's name.

Qin Yun: "It is my honor that Miss Zhou still remembers me. Please have a seat."

Zhou Hui smiled and said, "No, I'm about to leave."

Nangong Jin: "Let me take you home."

Zhou Hui: "No need, you should drink less. My friend is waiting for me outside, I'll go first."

Nangong Jin stared at Zhou Hui's retreating figure, completely stunned.

Even though he had a lot to say, he couldn't bring himself to say it.

Even though he had imagined many scenarios of their reunion, he never expected that they would actually bump into each other in a bar.

Zhou Hui, she's gone back to Haicheng!

...

Qin Yun waved his hand in front of Nangong Jin a few times, but Nangong Jin did not react.

"You've lost your soul?"

In an instant, Nangong Jin rolled her eyes at Qin Yun, "You're the one who's lost in thought!"

"You want to chase after them? Then go ahead and do it!"

Why should I chase after him?

"So, let's keep drinking! Could things really be getting worse now?"

"Nonsense!"

"Don't blame me for reminding you, now that you have a son, she will absolutely not be your son's stepmother."

"They're already married, what nonsense are you spouting?" Nangong Jin said, glaring at Qin Yun with annoyance.

"If you're married, are you not allowed to get a divorce? Who knows? Besides, the marriage is just a rumor, who knows if it's true or not. Anyway, I don't know her well, and what I know is just hearsay. What I just said was just nonsense."

"If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute. Drink up!"

Qin Yun picked up his cup and clinked glasses with Nangong Jin.

We'll just drink; plans never keep up with changes anyway.

They've all gone back to Haicheng. Now things are getting interesting; there's going to be a show to watch.

*******

Gu Changge has to take an exam, so Grandma is taking Rui Rui to school today.

Rui Rui: "Grandma, after I get out of school, let's go buy some flowers, okay? I want to give them to Mom so she can be happy."

After thinking for a moment, Su Rui said, "Rui Rui, Daddy will pick you up this afternoon. How about you and Daddy go buy flowers? Your daddy knows what kind of flowers Mommy likes."

Rui Rui nodded and said in her childish voice, "Okay! Let's buy Mom the prettiest flowers. Mom will definitely like them."

"Your mother also likes to eat chocolate, the kind that comes in small pieces."

"I understand, I'll ask Dad to buy it."

"Your dad's tie is too plain and dull. If he could change it, he would look much more energetic."

"I understand, I'll ask my mom to buy it."

Su Rui smiled, "My baby is so smart, so great! You not only want Mommy to be with you, but you also want Daddy to be with you. You want to be with Mommy and Daddy every day."

Rui Rui nodded seriously, "Yes! Many of the children in my class are sent to school by their parents, and I want to too."

"Yes! From now on, let your parents take you to school more often."

"I also want them to play with me and eat with me."

"Yes, that's what a family should be like! If you only stay with Mom, Dad will be sad. If Mom can't see you, Mom will also be sad. Only when you're all together and see each other every day will everyone be happy."

Grandma's words make so much sense, Rui Rui understood. "I want Mom and Dad to stay with me, and no one can leave me."