Shen Zhi Qiu pursed her lips, a hint of hesitation and worry in her eyes. She sighed softly and asked in a slightly low voice, "Brother, did I do something wrong just now?"

Rong Mo's expression remained serious, his eyes somewhat dull, and his knuckles, gripping the steering wheel tightly, were slightly white. However, he did not immediately answer Shen Zhi Qiu's question, seemingly trying to control his emotions.

After a while, Rong Mo's shoulders relaxed slightly. He slowly turned his head and looked at Shen Zhi Qiu with gentle eyes. His voice was a little hoarse: "Don't blame yourself for everything. You didn't do anything wrong. It's just that I need some time to adjust my emotions. Chu Xia is different from others to me. She has lived in my heart for too many years. I really can't be indifferent to seeing her cry."

Shen Zhi Qiu listened quietly to Rong Mo's words. She could clearly feel the emotional fluctuations deep in his heart and understand his special feelings for Chu Xia. Even though a long time had passed, he still could not completely let go.

Shen Zhi Qiu said softly, "Brother, I understand how you feel. I'm just worried about you."

Rong Mo forced a smile: "Thank you, Zhi Qiu. It's good that you're here."

Shen Zhi Qiu sighed and advised, "But, brother, she's about to marry someone else now. Even if she ran away on her wedding day, it was for your sake. You should let go of the past and start a new life. You can't always be swayed by her emotions; that's not fair to you."

Rong Mo nodded. "I know, but even after going to that beach today, it's still hard for me to calm down quickly. That's a place I used to go to when Chu Xia and I first got together. You could say that the sea witnessed the entire process of our relationship." Rong Mo couldn't help but sigh. Seeing the red light ahead, he stepped on the brake and looked at Shen Zhi Qiu, but his eyes were somewhat unfocused, as if he was thinking about the past.

“I understand how you feel,” Shen Zhi Qiu said. “But brother, you can’t let the memories of the past hinder your future. Like me, it’s not like no one has advised me to reconcile with Gu Qing Yan for the sake of the children, after all, they are still my children. But I know very well that I can never go back. What I lose is lost forever. From the moment he chose to protect Xiao Wan Qing, he was no longer worth any of my lingering feelings.”

Rong Mo nodded silently. The light turned green, and he continued driving forward. Shen Zhi Qiu looked at his profile, her heart filled with worry. She knew Rong Mo was a very opinionated person, but Chu Xia was a knot in his heart that he couldn't untie. Whenever Chu Xia was involved, Rong Mo would lose some of his rationality.

"Zhi Qiu, is your brother a failure? Does he need your guidance?" Rong Mo smiled wryly and started the car.

“Brother, everyone has things they find hard to face, that’s normal. No one can really be as indifferent as a stone,” Shen Zhi Qiu gently advised.

Rong Mo remained silent, then nodded.

"I still have some early summer items in my room at the old house. I'll go back there in a bit. It's time to get rid of all the memories."

"Okay, I'll go with you." Shen Zhi Qiu pursed her lips, but thinking that she might run into Rong Hong, she couldn't help but curl her fingers.

"It's alright, Zhi Qiu. I'll take you home first. The children need you too." Rong Mo forced a smile, trying to reassure Shen Zhi Qiu. He paused and continued, "I'll also go talk to Dad first. His condition is really not right. Logically speaking, he would never get angry at you for an outsider."

"Okay." Shen Zhi Qiu nodded obediently, "I'll do whatever you say."

The car drove for a long time before finally stopping in front of the house. Rong Mo got out of the car, walked around to the right, and opened the car door for Shen Zhi Qiu.

"Zhi Qiu, you're finally back!"

As soon as Shen Zhi Qiu stood still, Zhou Xiao Ran opened the door and ran out, her hair somewhat disheveled.

"What's wrong?" Shen Zhi Qiu tidied her hair. "Sorry, I was in a hurry to leave and forgot to tell you."

"There's no time to say anything now. Go upstairs and check on things. Niannian can't find you and is crying terribly! Lu Jia and I can't soothe her." Zhou Xiaoran looked anxious and pulled Shen Zhi Qiu, trying to run upstairs.

Shen Zhi Qiu could only wave goodbye to Rong Mo and quickly walk into the house.

As soon as she entered, Shen Zhi Qiu saw Lu Jia holding Zhao Zhao in her right hand, gently comforting her, while in her left hand she was shaking a small doll that Niannian usually liked the most, trying to coax her.

Niannian lay in her crib, wriggling her tiny body and kicking her arms and legs. Her eyes were wide open, and her little mouth was tightly closed, as if she was trying hard to suppress the cry that was about to burst out.

However, no matter how hard she tried, cries still escaped her throat. Her cries grew louder and louder, as if they were going to fill the entire room. Her little face was covered in tears, her eyes were red, and she looked very pitiful.

Perhaps it was the bond between siblings that touched Nian Nian's cries, which also moved Zhao Zhao to burst into tears.

Lu Jia was in a flurry of activity.

At that moment, Shen Zhi Qiu rushed into the room. Seeing Nian Nian lying on the bed, crying incessantly, she felt a pang of heartache. She bent down, gently picked up the baby, and comforted her in a tender voice.

Niannian rolled her big, round eyes, and upon hearing her mother's voice, her crying gradually subsided. She slowly calmed down, lying quietly in her mother's arms, feeling the warmth and comfort of milk. Shen Zhi Qiu gently patted her back, helping her gradually fall asleep.

Zhao Zhao gradually calmed down, and Lu Jia finally felt relieved, looking at Shen Zhi Qiu as if she had seen a savior.

Shen Zhi Qiu gave him a grateful look, a kind of emotional exchange that couldn't be expressed in words; her eyes were full of trust and reliance on him. Then, carrying Niannian, she walked to Lu Jia's side, carefully reaching out to gently touch Zhao Zhao's rosy cheeks.

Zhao Zhao looked at Shen Zhi Qiu, his eyes glistening with tears of grievance, as if telling her about his discomfort. He pouted and stretched out his chubby little arms, indicating that Shen Zhi Qiu wanted to hug him too.

Shen Zhi Qiu smiled helplessly, her heart filled with tenderness and love. She turned her head, sat down in the chair, and gestured for Lu Jia to place Zhao Zhao in her arms as well.

Lu Jia frowned slightly, hesitating with some unease. But Zhao Zhao in his arms had already begun to struggle and kick her legs, seemingly expressing her desire to him. He sighed helplessly and gently placed Zhao Zhao in Shen Zhi Qiu's arms.

Shen Zhi Qiu smiled gently at Lu Jia, then gently hugged Zhao Zhao and Niannian, stroking their hair with her hands, her eyes filled with love and concern.

"Lu Jia, come out here for a moment."

Rong Mo stood at the door and whispered to Lu Jia, his expression grim.