The mornings at Hertz Castle were quite special. Anning could hear the sound of red-crowned cranes flapping their wings. Allen and Liao Qian were still asleep. Anning nudged Leiting, and Leiting kissed her. M prepared their clothes. Anning chose a fitted tracksuit, and Leiting wore a matching tracksuit made of the same fabric, making them look even more compatible.

M: "Miss An, Mr. Lei, there's a playground behind the flower room. Would you like to go for a morning run?"

Lei Ting: "An Ning and I went home. We'll tell Liao Qian when he wakes up. We'll come see him again when we have time."

M: "Okay."

Lei Ting and An Ning strolled outside the castle, and An Ning felt her breathing become easier. Once in the car, An Ning finally voiced her doubts.

Anning: "Leiting, did you feel uncomfortable sleeping last night? I felt like I couldn't breathe properly."

Thunder: "I think there might be a little bit! Is it a side effect of you doing ASMR all the time?"

An Ning: "No, this is weird. Never mind, let's go home first!"

Lei Ting: "I prepared gifts for my parents. They're at Liao Qian's house. I'll go get them. You can go back first."

An Ning: "Okay..."

The two were inseparable, and after spending these past few days together, Lei Ting had completely fallen for An Ning. An Ning, in turn, was captivated by Lei Ting's charm. As they neared the courtyard, An Yang called An Ning.

Anyang: "Sister, are you home yet?"

Anning: "We're almost home, what's wrong?"

Anyang: "We have guests at our home."

An Ning: "Who is it!?"

Anyang: "You should still remember, right? Our neighbor in Guangling was named Haiyang."

An Ning: "I remember, you go ahead and entertain them, then I'll head back."

Anning hung up the phone and told Leiting that he had finally arrived. Leiting nodded and told Anning to go with him to pick up the gift and to try not to be separated from him. Anning didn't understand what Haiyang meant. After so many years of no contact, he had sold her information and suddenly came here. What was he doing here?

Anning and Leiting went to pick up the gifts. Leiting brought Han Yi a floral moisturizing lotion and An Yiyang a tea treasured by Master Lei. The two returned to the courtyard of their home. As soon as they entered, Han Yi and the nanny were busy in the kitchen, while Haiyang was sitting on the sofa. An Yang was pouring him water. When Han Yi saw Anning and Leiting arrive, she washed her hands and came out of the kitchen.

Han Yi: "Anning, look who's here. Haiyang, look how much Anning has changed."

Haiyang stood up. Anning's first impression of him was that he was wearing an ill-fitting suit with rough stitching at the hem, and two pairs of black gloves. He was a bit taller, but his appearance hadn't changed much. Haiyang nodded to Anning and Leiting, and Anning greeted him and shook hands.

Anning: "Ocean, it's been a long time."

Ocean: "Anning, it's been a long time. You've grown into a beautiful young woman."

Lei Ting took the opportunity to grasp Hai Yang's hand. This touch revealed that Hai Yang's right hand was missing two fingers and was wearing a prosthetic. Most people would not be able to tell by touch, but Lei Ting had experience preparing medicine for prosthetics, so he could tell by touch.

Thunder: "Hello."

Ocean: "Hello."

After a polite handshake, Haiyang invited him to sit down, and Leiting sat next to him. Anning poured Haiyang some water.

Haiyang: "Anning, you've become so beautiful. I wouldn't recognize you if I didn't look closely."

An Ning: "You've changed quite a bit too, you're so tall now. What are you doing in Niujin?"

The atmosphere in the living room was quite pleasant. Haiyang took Anning's water and jokingly said...

Ocean: "Haha, if I said I came here to pursue you, it would definitely scare you!"

An Ning: "Haha, what a coincidence! Lei Ting is also one of my suitors. He came all the way to Niujin just to pursue me!"

Thunder: "I was here first, Anning."

Anning: "Haha, are you still jealous of my childhood neighbor? Leiting, why don't you go help Mom wash the vegetables?"

Thunder: "Okay."

Lei Ting and An Ning began to confuse Hai Yang, who looked at them with a puzzled expression.

Anning: "Anyang, go and sift the flour for the bread. I'll make bread for Haiyang myself later."

Anyang: "Okay."

After sending Lei Ting and An Yang away, when only the two of them were left in the living room, An Ning smiled at Hai Yang, who looked at her and said...

Ocean: "Anning, Leiting? Is he your husband? Your mother said you're married."

Anning: "He and I were married before, but we got divorced. He came back and became my follower. I couldn't get rid of him. He often talked to me about remarrying."

Ocean: "Oh, so you're legally single right now, right?"

An Ning: "Yeah! You really want to pursue me! Haha."

Ocean: "You're so beautiful now, I'm smitten. But Thunder is your ex-husband, and he's in your house."

Anning: "It's okay, he and I aren't husband and wife. I was quite surprised by your arrival!"

Ocean: "Wow, you've changed so much!"

Anning: "I was in a car accident six months ago and injured my head. I can't remember anything about my wedding."

Haiyang: "I heard from Anyang that you injured your head and lost some of your memory, but you haven't forgotten me."

Anning: "Okay, have some water!"

Haiyang took a sip of water and looked at Leiting, who was busy in the kitchen.

Ocean: "Peace, what does Thunder do?"

Anning: "What do you think he does? Yesterday, my supplier mistook him for my male escort."

Ocean: "Haha, male escort, Anning, do you have a male escort?"

An Ning: "Do I look like I have one?"

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