Shen Yuanyi always had words of comfort on the tip of his tongue for Jiang Mingjing, but he could never say them.

After the New Year, the sun shone for several days in a row, and Shen Qiaoyue stayed in the family compound for the past few days without going out.

Lu He, however, is studying hard, as school is about to start.

Grandma Lin left the residential compound with Lin Lanlan, and what happened afterward is unknown.

Everyone thought that it was because Old Mrs. Lin had a change of heart, and whenever the family members mentioned it to Lin Lanlan's mother, she would always smile and remain silent.

Little did they know, Lin Lanlan had already been given away for adoption to the Ren family for three hundred yuan.

Shen Qiaoyue was sewing clothes at home when Liu Xinlan came in carrying fruit.

"Is Qiaoyue home?" Liu Xinlan called out as soon as she entered the courtyard.

Lu He was doing her homework in her room when Shen Qiaoyue heard Liu Xinlan's voice. She immediately put down the clothes she was sewing and came out of the bedroom.

Seeing Liu Xinlan appear, he asked in surprise, "Xinlan, what brings you here?"

"I have good news for you," Liu Xinlan said happily to Shen Qiaoyue.

Shen Qiaoyue asked, "What good news?"

“When I went to the city yesterday, I saw Lin Lanlan with her adoptive parents.”

Shen Qiaoyue's eyes flickered, and she pulled Liu Xinlan to sit down and poured her some water.

Upon hearing the gossip, Lu He cautiously walked out of the room.

"How so?" Shen Qiaoyue asked again as she sat down.

After glancing outside and finding no one there, Liu Xinlan said to Shen Qiaoyue, "Let me tell you, this family is really nice. I ran into them when I went to buy shoes."

Lin Lanlan was taken by her adoptive parents to buy clothes.

After meeting Liu Xinlan, Lin Lanlan took the initiative to greet her.

They chatted and learned that Lin Lanlan was doing well at her adoptive parents' home.

Grandma Lin searched all the way there and talked with the Ren couple for a long time. They initially asked for 500, but in the end, they reached an agreement on a price of 300.

The adoption agreement and the letter of severance of ties were written, and the transfer of ownership has been completed. The child's name has also been changed to Ren Jianxin. When the adoptive parents saw the scars on Lin Lanlan's body, they felt sorry for her and gave her this name, hoping that Lin Lanlan would have a simple and happy new family and grow up happily and carefree.

Moreover, those documents have already been submitted to the local household registration office for filing.

Shen Qiaoyue was relieved to know that she was doing well.

Hearing that Lin Lanlan had a good family and could grow up happily, Lu He behind her was genuinely happy for Ren Jianxin.

"There's one more thing, Lu Chen is coming back."

"real."

"My brother is coming back."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's name, Shen Qiaoyue stood up excitedly.

Lu He walked straight out of the room.

Liu Xinlan felt like her eardrums were about to shatter, her lips trembled, and her mind went blank.

"No need to shout so loudly, I can hear you," Liu Xinlan said helplessly.

Shen Qiaoyue immediately sat down, a little excited, and grabbed Liu Xinlan's hands, asking, "How is Lu Chen? Is he alright?"

"They didn't say, but you need to be prepared. The person is alive, but we need to prepare a hospital room. It probably won't be a good situation."

What does "not very good" mean?

Lu Chen is in trouble!

Shen Qiaoyue and Lu He looked very worried.

"Is it serious?" Shen Qiaoyue swallowed hard and asked worriedly.

Liu Xinlan shook her head and said, "I don't know. They just told us to prepare a ward, but they didn't say that Lu Chen was injured. Don't be too pessimistic."

"I see!" Shen Qiaoyue nodded, relieved.

After delivering the results of the matter, Liu Xinlan left without staying long.

Shen Qiaoyue delivered it to her doorstep.

I waited anxiously for three days.

Shen Qiaoyue opened her eyes groggily and saw the man she still longed for standing in front of her. She mumbled, "Lu Chen, I dreamed of you again!"

After saying that, she turned over and snuggled back into the blankets to sleep.

She misses Lu Chen so much that she dreams about him.

Lu Chen stared at Shen Qiaoyue on the bed, who was sleeping soundly and couldn't help but smile.

Shen Qiaoyue suddenly opened her eyes.

She turned over and lay flat on her back, and saw Lu Chen's appearance.

She stared at him, wide-eyed, completely unable to believe it.

Lu Chen thought Shen Qiaoyue wouldn't wake up, but she just stared at him without any reaction.

"What, did you think it was a dream?"

Upon hearing Lu Chen's voice, Shen Qiaoyue sat up in bed.

Pinching Lu Chen's face, she noticed the wound on his forehead and the injury on his hand.

"Brother Chen!"

"It's not a dream..."

"Of course it's not a dream." Lu Chen pinched Shen Qiaoyue's cheek with his right hand and said, "I'm back!"

"It really is you..." Shen Qiaoyue was heartbroken and at a loss when she saw Lu Chen's injuries.

Lu Chen hugged Shen Qiaoyue tightly and said, "It really is me, my wife. I missed you so much."

"Brother Chen, I miss you so much too."

Shen Qiaoyue held Lu Chen close, keeping a close eye on his injuries.

The familiar taste is the taste of Lu Chen.

After releasing Lu Chen, she placed a kiss on his neck.

She looked at Lu Chen with a smile; he had lost some weight and grown a beard.

But he was still so handsome, and Shen Qiaoyue cupped his face in her hands.

He bent down and kissed her again and again.

Shen Qiaoyue was incredibly shy, but the scent emanating from Lu Chen made her unconsciously move closer to him.

She couldn't stop kissing him, even though the experience wasn't great—she got pricked by his beard—she just missed him.

Lu Chen hadn't expected Shen Qiaoyue to be so bold.

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