A week later, Fu Shiqin no longer needed to go to the hospital for IV infusions. He only needed to pay attention to his diet and abstain from alcohol.

He felt like he had lived a carefree life for over twenty years, a life he had never experienced before.

This time, his brother was unusually reasonable about his commute; he didn't make a single phone call urging him to go back to work.

He lived in the small apartment that Ling Jiao rented. Whenever he had free time, he would bring food and drinks to visit the film set, and then wait for Ling Jiao to finish filming before going back to the apartment together for dinner.

Or perhaps Ling Jiao used her as a role partner; in any case, they got along very well.

This kind of life continued until Ling Jiao finished filming, and the two took the same flight back to the capital.

News has surfaced online claiming that they have reconciled, but neither of them has commented publicly.

On the same day that Fu Shiqin returned to the capital, Fu Shiyi also returned.

However, compared to Fu Shiqin's beaming face, Fu Shiyi's face was full of sorrow.

"What's wrong? Still haven't seen anyone?"

"I saw him." Fu Shiyi looked dejected.

Fu Shiqin already understood that he hadn't gotten back together. "The reconciliation failed?"

Fu Shiyi nodded. "She said she didn't want to see me again."

He just didn't understand. Before her past was exposed online, they were doing really well. As soon as the news came out, she broke up with him.

"You two should both slow down, so you don't get stuck on this one point," Fu Shiqin, having been through it all, sincerely advised.

Fu Shiyi scratched his head in frustration and turned to look at Fu Shiqin.

"Judging from your appearance, it seems like things are progressing well with your ex. There are rumors online that you two have gotten back together."

"No, but we've been getting along very well lately," Fu Shiqin said to himself, feeling quite pleased.

Actually, of all the time he and Ling Jiao had known each other, the past month had been the most enjoyable time they had ever spent together.

Before the breakup was mentioned, although they were officially married, they both had different thoughts and kept things to themselves. After the breakup, they became even more estranged.

Recently, on the contrary, they have been able to open up and talk a lot.

"Don't tell me you two plan to stay in this 'more than friends, less than lovers' relationship forever," Fu Shiyi asked.

He never believed in the idea that you can be friends after breaking up.

“Of course, this is only temporary. Now I understand her better,” Fu Shiqin said.

This situation is better than before when she kept him at arm's length.

"You're trying to boil a frog in lukewarm water," Fu Shiyi snorted.

“Don’t call my Jiaojiao a frog, she’s a fairy,” Fu Shiqin said proudly.

Fu Shiyi made a vomiting face, "It's yours now, but it might not be yours in the future."

“It must be from my family,” Fu Shiqin said resolutely.

He might give up anything else, but he wouldn't give up Ling Jiao to anyone.

As the two were chatting, Gu Weiwei, who had taken Youyou and Tiantian out for a walk, returned with several elders.

Two heartbroken single people ran over and each hugged a little bun.

"Youyou, Tiantian, your second and third uncles miss you so much."

"You two finally decided to come back." Fu Shengying glanced at her two sons who had returned, and snorted coldly.

"The news online is saying that you and Ling Jiao have gotten back together. When are you getting engaged?" Madam Fu asked impatiently.

"Mom...isn't this a bit early?" Fu Shiqin chuckled awkwardly.

"What do you mean 'early'? The sooner you settle the marriage, the less likely you'll keep breaking up," Mrs. Fu said.

Before Fu Shiqin could speak, Fu Shiyi had already exposed him.

"Mom, they haven't gotten back together. They're just good friends now. Why are you suggesting they get engaged?"