He was very clear about his position. He and Shen Jingyan were at most ordinary friends, not close confidants. Shen Jingyan was also married, so no matter the reason, he shouldn't get too close.

Shen Jingyan looks like a weak and pitiful little rabbit who needs to be protected. No man could remain unmoved by her appearance.

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Although he didn't know why Shen Jingyan and Gu Zhiyun were arguing, and knew he shouldn't ask, his impression of Gu Zhiyun was greatly diminished.

If he had a beautiful, gentle, and lovely wife like Chen Jingyan, he would cherish her like a treasure, holding her in his hands and taking care of her carefully, afraid that she would suffer any grievances.

How awful must Gu Zhiyun be to make such a good wife angry and shed tears?

Thinking of this, He Haowen felt a strong sense of loss.

He regretted that he had met Shen Jingyan too late; he feared he would never meet such an elegant, beautiful, gentle, strong, and intelligent girl again in his life.

"Comrade Shen, it's too late and so cold. You should go back. I'll see you off."

Shen Jingyan was very grateful for He Haowen's thoughtfulness.

"Teacher He, I'm so sorry to have taken up your time. I'd like to stay here a little longer. You should go home first."

As she spoke, she was about to return the coat to He Haowen.

He Haowen quickly pressed her hand down: "It would be too ungentlemanly for a grown man like me to leave a young girl like you here."

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There was a moment of panic in Shen Jingyan's eyes, and He Haowen quickly removed his hand.

The soft, warm touch lingered in his palm, and he suddenly realized that this was the first time he had had physical contact with Shen Jingyan.

It felt as if all the blood vessels in his body had been opened up, and his blood was flowing faster.

He had an urge to pull the woman in front of him into his arms.

Shen Jingyan gracefully took two steps back, while He Haowen coughed awkwardly and forced himself to look away.

"Comrade Shen, it's too cold here. There's a small pavilion not far away that can shelter us from the wind and rain. Let's go there."

Shen Jingyan nodded.

He Haowen turned on his flashlight and illuminated the path ahead for Chen Jingyan.

The two of them went to the small attic, which had walls on all four sides and many small square tables and stools inside. The layout was somewhat like an old-fashioned teahouse, but it had been in disrepair for many years and had a faint musty smell.

He Haowen entered a few steps later than Shen Jingyan. After thinking for a moment, he closed one door and left the other open.

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Such thoughtful details deeply moved Shen Jingyan.

If all the doors are closed, this becomes a closed space, and it's not appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone together in a room, even if neither of them has any romantic feelings for each other.

He Haowen left one door open to consider her feelings.

He placed the flashlight upwards on the table so that the two of them wouldn't have to chat in the dark.

Shen Jingyan remained silent, and He Haowen did not ask any further questions. He sat about a meter away from Shen Jingyan, like a loyal guardian.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but the rain outside gradually subsided. He Haowen raised his arm to look at his watch and said softly:

"Comrade Shen, it's already 10:30. You should go home, or your family will worry."

But Shen Jingyan didn't want to go back at all. The thought of facing Gu Zhiyun's questioning when she got home made her feel irritable.

But where can she go?

Going back to her parents' home will surely trigger a bloodbath; it's no wonder Xu Honglin will break Gu Zhiyun's legs.

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Back in the dorm, her two best friends, Huang Yuexi and Zhao Yanyan, would surely ask her what had happened, and she didn't want them to know that she and Gu Zhiyun had argued.

She went to stay at a guesthouse, but she didn't have any identification with her.

The world is vast, yet there is nowhere for her to find refuge!

He Haowen seemed to sense her predicament.

"Comrade Shen, if you don't want to go home, I have a place for you."

When Shen Jingyan looked up at him, He Haowen felt another surge of romantic excitement.

“I live in a tenement building, and the conditions are quite basic. The woman across from me is a teacher. She is my colleague. She went back to her hometown for the past two days, and her apartment is empty. She gave me the key, and I go there every day to water the flowers and plants she grows. She is a very easy-going person. If you don’t mind, you can stay at her place for one night.”

This proposal greatly appealed to Shen Jingyan.

He Haowen's thoughtful and considerate manner made her extremely grateful.

Before she could reply, the door to the attic was slammed open.

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Gu Zhiyun stood angrily at the door, soaking wet, her hair dripping with water, glaring at He Haowen.

He searched almost the entire small park, and even foolishly shouted several times at the dark lake, fearing that something might happen to his young wife.

The attic was in a rather secluded location. If he hadn't heard the man's voice, he wouldn't have noticed that it was such a perfect place for a rendezvous!

He didn't hear what He Haowen said before, only the words "stay one night".

He naturally misunderstood He Haowen's meaning.

This hypocrite, who is all talk and no action, actually tried to take advantage of Shen Jingyan's most vulnerable moment to abduct his young wife!

How dare you say such blatant things after only knowing each other for a few days?

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