In the afternoon, after confirming that everything was alright, Shi Lan completed the formalities and returned home following the original owner's memories.

After preparing a simple meal, Shi Lan closed the doors and windows tightly and stood in the spacious living room, diligently practicing the Buddha Body Refining Technique.

This physical technique is the only skill she currently knows. Although it is extremely painful and slow to take effect, it can subtly adjust bodily functions and push the limits of the human body to the extreme.

This world lacks the vital energy of the previous world. Shi Lan doesn't aspire to reach the same level as in the previous world; she only desires to be agile enough to dodge attacks in the future.

Seven or eight hours later, Shi Lan stopped, panting.

She glanced at the clock on the wall and was quite satisfied. Although she had only managed to do it once and there was no flow of energy in her body, she could clearly feel her muscles and bones becoming more flexible as she stretched, and her body becoming lighter as she extended.

After finishing her cultivation, Shi Lan rubbed her sweat-dampened clothes and went to take a shower.

Half an hour later, the bathroom was filled with steam. Shi Lan pushed away the steam on the mirror and looked at herself in the mirror.

With rosy cheeks and large, round almond-shaped eyes, her pink lips were slightly pouting, and her cheeks still had adorable, chubby baby fat. Even though her brows were cool and aloof, she still couldn't hide her childishness.

Shi Lan frowned, recalling Cheng Yueyao she had seen during the day. She had to admit that she didn't possess the delicate and charming feminine grace that Cheng Yueyao had.

However, she is only twenty-one years old now, in the prime of her youth. Who can say for sure who will come out on top in the future?

After drying her hair, it was already dark when she came out. Shi Lan lay on the bed and fell asleep in no time.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.

In her daze, Shi Lan heard someone calling her from outside.

She drew back the curtains and peeked out.

Si Yue had a head of messy hair, his head tilted back, and his face was covered with newly grown stubble.

Shi Lan glanced at his clothes and noticed that he was wearing the same outfit as yesterday, which made her frown.

Didn't he go home yesterday?

When Si Yue saw her rosy cheeks, his dull eyes immediately lit up. He ran to the door a few steps away, tilted his head and called out, "Lanlan, open the door, I have something to say."

Shi Lan glanced at him.

If it were up to her, she wouldn't want to bother with this wavering guy at all. However, the lingering emotions in her body kept influencing her. In order not to go against the original owner's wishes, Shi Lan had no choice but to say, "Wait," and then hurriedly put on an outer robe and went downstairs.

When the door opened, Shi Lan crossed her arms and looked at him with an impatient expression.

Si Yue gave an awkward smile, took two steps forward, and carefully approached Shi Lan, "Lan Lan."

Shi Lan took a step back, wrinkling her delicate nose in disgust. "You stink! Where have you been?"

Si Yue looked down at his wrinkled clothes, then looked up pitifully. "I didn't go anywhere. I regretted it as soon as I left yesterday. I went back to look for you, but you were gone again. I was worried about you, so I looked everywhere for you. When I came back here, I saw that the lights were off, so I didn't dare to bother you."

Shi Lanmo calculated the time, then stared at him in disbelief, her eyes wide. "Don't tell me you've been waiting all night?"

Si Yue lowered his head shyly, his usually neatly combed hair falling down in disarray, obscuring his slightly flushed cheeks.

Shi Lan twitched her lips. In the original owner's memories, he was aloof and would sneak into the company and refuse to show his face again. What was he up to today?

"Go home right now, take a shower, and change your clothes. How are you going to work looking like this?"

Si Yue looked up at Shi Lan and said in a low voice, "My wife is about to die, why should I go to work? I'm not going. I have to stay by your side and not leave you for a moment."

Seeing that he stubbornly refused to move, Shi Lan ignored him and went back to the living room.

Seeing that she didn't chase him away, Si Yue's face lit up with joy, and he quickly followed her.

Shi Lan sat on the soft sofa and said without turning her head, "I thought about it last night. After all, the Si family is a listed company. Although I also hold shares, it is only a minority. If I publish the annulment notice, it will have a significant impact on the company and on you."

Hearing her say that, Si Yue smiled and quickly took a few steps to get closer to Shi Lan, saying, "That's right, that's right."

Shi Lan glanced at him, then turned her eyes away and continued, "So, I think you should be the one to issue the annulment notice. As for the reason, you can make up whatever you want, as long as you don't say that I stole your love or became a mistress, I can accept it."

Shi Lan's indifferent attitude made Si Yue extremely uncomfortable. After enduring it for a few seconds, he knelt on one knee and covered Shi Lan's small hand that was hugging her arm with his large, well-defined hand.

"Lanlan, this was really an accident. There's really nothing between me and Cheng Yueyao. I swear, if I have any connection with her, may I die a horrible death. Lanlan, please give me a chance. I will definitely prove that I didn't lie to you."

Shi Lan tilted her head, watching him bend his fingers and solemnly swear an oath. Her lips pursed, and a strange joy welled up in her chest. She knew this was the explanation the original owner had been longing for.

Thinking of how the original owner of the body struggled and was reluctant to leave, even abandoning her usual reserve to go to the company, Shi Lan's heart softened.

"A-Yue," Shi Lan suddenly called him gently, the first time in the past two days.

Si Yue responded softly, leaned forward slightly, and revealed a handsome smile on his face.

Shi Lan carefully examined Si Yue. He had fair skin, bright eyes and gentle features. Such a handsome young man, even without the halo of the Si Group, could probably capture the hearts of many young girls.

Seeing that Shi Lan remained silent for a long time, Si Yue's originally cheerful face turned uneasy again.

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