Looking at the seriousness in his eyes and the eyelashes shimmering in the sunset, Shang Wu felt a sense of relief.

She nodded gently, her voice soft yet clear: "I understand."

Lu Rang squeezed Shang Wu's hand tightly, then loosened his grip, afraid of hurting her.

The two stood hand in hand on the dock, watching the sunset slowly sink into the water, the wind ruffling their clothes, carrying a faint warmth.

On the way back, Lu Rang drove, and Shang Wu sat in the passenger seat.

Soft music played in the car. The two chatted occasionally about the dock, sometimes falling silent, but they didn't feel awkward at all.

As they approached the old house, Shang Wu suddenly said, "Next time we have time, let's go see Shen Chunzhi together. He's been preparing for a project recently and even asked about you."

Lu Rang felt a sense of relief.

The fact that she was willing to bring up Shen Chunzhi shows that the resentment in her heart is slowly disappearing.

He smiled and nodded: "Okay, you set the time."

The car stopped in front of the old house. Before Shang Wu got out of the car, Lu Rang suddenly called out to her, "A-Wu."

She turned around and saw him holding a small box, which he handed to her: "I bought this for you before, but I haven't dared to give it to you yet."

Shang Wu opened the box, inside was a delicate necklace with a small anchor pendant engraved with the character "Wu".

"The dock business is just starting out, I hope this brings you good luck." Lu Rang's ears turned slightly red. "If you don't like it..."

“I really like it.” Shang Wu interrupted him, took out the necklace, and said, “Help me put it on.”

Lu Rang paused for a moment, took the necklace, and went around to her back.

My fingertips gently touched her neck; it was soft and had a faint fragrance.

He carefully fastened the clasp, watching the pendant rest on her collarbone, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

“It looks beautiful,” he said softly.

Shang Wu raised her hand to touch the pendant, smiled, and said, "Thank you. Go inside; your father must be getting impatient."

The two walked into the old house side by side. The lights were on in the living room, and Lu Zheng was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper.

He saw them come in together, and though he merely raised his eyes, a subtle, almost imperceptible smile crept onto his lips.

As the days went by, Shang Wu and Lu Rang's relationship improved more and more.

Lu Rang put aside his work at the law firm to spend time with Shang Wu.

The dock business is progressing smoothly. The two of them go together to discuss cooperation, check on the construction progress, and work overtime until late at night in the study of the old house.

Lu Rang no longer needed to make excuses. Every morning, he would buy breakfast in advance and deliver it to the old house. In the evening, he would wait for Shang Wu to finish her work and then take her back to her room to rest.

One night, the two were busy until very late, and Shang Wu leaned back in her chair and yawned.

Looking at the weariness in her eyes, Lu Rang said softly, "I'll take care of the rest. You go and rest."

"No need, let's finish it all at once." Shang Wu rubbed her eyes, picked up her pen, and continued reading the documents.

Lu Rang didn't say anything more, but got up and went to the kitchen to make a cup of hot milk, which he handed to her: "Drink something hot first to warm your stomach."

Shang Wu took the milk, took a sip, and suddenly said, "Lu Rang, I wasn't angry with you the other day. I just felt we needed to calm down."

Lu Rang's heart tightened, and he quickly walked to her side, squatted down in front of her, and looked up at her: "Awu, I know. I promise you, I will never, ever let you suffer any more grievances."

Looking at the determination in his eyes, Shang Wu suddenly reached out and gently touched his hair.

Just like she used to comfort him when he was sad.

“I believe you,” she said.

Lu Rang reached out and gently hugged Shang Wu, his movements very light, afraid of hurting her.

Shang Wu didn't push him away, but gently leaned on his shoulder, smelling his familiar scent. The once barren place in her heart finally began to slowly grow warm.

The clock in the living room swayed gently, and the moonlight from outside the window shone in, falling on the two of them, gentle and quiet.

Lu Rang knew that there was still a long road ahead between them, but as long as he could hold her like this, and as long as she was willing to believe in him, he would find a way to face any difficulties they encountered.

Meanwhile, Lin Ruan, who was far away in a neighboring city, looked at the photo of Shang Wu and Lu Rang together at the dock on her computer screen, and her expression grew increasingly grim.

The coffee in her hand had gone cold, but she didn't notice at all.

Her accomplice called and asked, "Should we make our move now? If we wait any longer, their relationship will be completely over."

Lin Ruan gritted her teeth, a ruthless glint in her eyes: "Wait a little longer. I'll wait for the dock's opening ceremony. That'll be when there are the most people and the most excitement. I'll deliver a fatal blow then, so they can never recover!"

The person on the other end of the phone was silent for a few seconds, then said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

Lin Ruan hung up the phone, looked at the photo on the screen, and clenched her fist tightly.

She was unwilling to accept this; she would never allow Shang Wu and Lu Rang to continue to be happy like this.

She hasn't lost this game yet, and she absolutely won't lose!