It was kind of like a breakfast around noon. After eating, Shen Xingmian pulled Nanzhi to sit on the sofa with a serious expression.

"Zhizhi, I told you, I have something to tell you after I came back this time."

Nanzhi remembered those words, but precisely because she knew what he was trying to say, she didn't want to listen to them now.

No matter what happened between Shen Xingmian and Mu Xiyue, this matter should not be the reason for breaking them up.

Nan Zhi looked up, her eyes crinkling, "Shen Xingmian, don't say anymore. I believe you. Let's not mention it again, okay?"

Shen Xingmian was somewhat stunned, then he grasped Nanzhi's hand tightly with a hint of excitement, "Zhizhi, you, you remembered?"

Nan Zhi: "......" What did you remember?

Seeing Nan Zhi's puzzled and confused expression, Shen Xingmian's feelings immediately dissipated. If she remembered, she wouldn't be like this.

In the end, he was overthinking it. Shen Xingmian then smiled slightly and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. If you say you won't mention it, then you won't."

With Shen Xingmian's assurance, Nanzhi immediately felt much more at ease, so she didn't think about anything else.

As long as they don't bring up their exes, let's pretend nothing ever happened. They can continue to enjoy their happy married life.

"By the way, how's the situation in the US going?"

Nan Zhi suddenly remembered that Shen Xingmian had rushed back for her sake.

Upon hearing this, Shen Xingmian shook her head, "It will take a little more time; I need to go there again."

Nanzhi expressed her understanding, "Then don't overwork yourself, okay?"

Shen Xingmian nodded.

The next day, when Shen Xingmian was about to fly to the United States, she suddenly received a call saying that all the partners had suddenly become willing to cooperate again, the destination for the jewelry and diamonds was secured, and all the problems were solved.

When Shen Xingmian heard the news, he was standing alone at the airport, watching the planes taking off outside the window. He couldn't help but reach out and take out his phone, find a number and dial it.

"You did it, didn't you?"

Before the other party could answer, Shen Xingmian continued:

"Why?"

The other person chuckled: "Why? I just don't want to play with you anymore."

Shen Xingmian gripped her phone tightly. "So, you knew."

Gu Ying remained silent for a long while before speaking:

"I don't understand what you're talking about. If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up."

He hung up the phone after saying that.

Shen Xingmian: "..." He knew Gu Ying well; according to his personality, he should answer "What do you know?" instead of pretending not to know.

It seems he knows about Nanzhi.

That's fine, as long as Gu Ying stops interfering.

Nan Zhi was quite surprised when Shen Xingmian returned.

"Didn't you leave?"

Shen Xingmian hung her coat on the hanger and said:

"The matter is resolved; I don't need to go there."

Nan Zhi: "...This matter was resolved really quickly."

At this point, Nanzhi tilted her head and said with a smile:

"By the way, my cousin Xiaolian said she's treating us and my parents to dinner tonight. I thought you weren't here, but now that you're back, let's go together."

Shen Xingmian frowned slightly without realizing it, then nodded faintly, "I understand."

Nanzhi could sense his unwavering resolve and rejection, and couldn't help but try to persuade him:

"My cousin is usually very timid, so it's quite rare for her to take the initiative like this. She told me that she's made some money lately and wants to repay us. When you go there, don't give her a sour look, okay?"

Nan Zhi felt that given Shen Xingmian's personality, it was necessary to give him some instructions to avoid scaring him again.

Shen Xingmian disliked Bai Xiaolian, not only because of her own aversion to her, but also because of the time Bai Xiaolian deliberately approached her.

Nan Zhi was unaware of this, and Shen Xingmian naturally wouldn't tell her, lest the young girl be saddened.

"Okay." Shen Xingmian nodded, which was taken as agreement.

That evening, the two first went to the Nan family home to pick up Nan's parents, and then headed together to the restaurant that Bai Xiaolian had mentioned.

It's not a particularly upscale restaurant, but it's not cheap either.

Bai Xiaolian stood at the restaurant entrance waiting.

When she saw Nanzhi get off the bus, she went up to her warmly.

"Cousin, it's been a long time."

This time, Bai Xiaolian was different from before. She stood tall and proud, with exquisite makeup and fashionable clothes.

Nanzhi almost didn't recognize him; he had become incredibly confident, and his smile was radiant.

"Cousin?" Nanzhi blinked in surprise. "You're getting more and more beautiful."

Hearing this, Bai Xiaolian was naturally happy, and she chuckled softly:

"Thanks."

As the two were talking, Mr. and Mrs. Nan came downstairs.

Bai Xiaolian walked over and greeted the two of them: "Aunt, Uncle."

Bai Yarou was momentarily dazed when she saw Bai Xiaolian's drastic change; she was completely different from the Bai Xiaolian of the past.

She used to be timid and insecure, but now she is generous and confident.

"Xiao Lian, it's so wonderful to see you like this. Your aunt is so proud of you."

Bai Yarou held Bai Xiaolian's hand and spoke earnestly, genuinely happy for Bai Xiaolian.

Bai Xiaolian smiled and said, "Thanks to my aunt and cousin, you were willing to help me and take me in, which gave me the opportunity to become a better person."

Bai Yarou was genuinely happy. Bai Xiaolian would only become more timid and indecisive if she stayed with her parents, which was truly heartbreaking. After all, she was her own niece, and it was a good thing that she could correct her bad habits now.

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