After having dinner with Luo Che, Xiang Zhilan was going to go shopping for New Year's goods.

Luo Che said that he also happened to want to buy something, so the two of them went together.

After shopping, Xiang Zhilan noticed it was getting late and called Bo Qingyun to tell her she would be coming to pick up the two children.

Luo Che hadn't seen Xiao Kui for several days, so he went with her on the way.

Xiang Zhilan's car couldn't go any further after reaching the outside of the military region. Shen Muzhi and Bai Yutong came out with their two children, and from a distance, they really looked like a family.

Xiang Zhilan and Luo Che got out of the car. As soon as Xiao Kui saw Luo Che, she ran over. Luo Che smiled, squatted down, picked her up, and kissed her. Xiao Kui returned the kiss.

Shen Muzhi felt a pang of sadness. His daughter had finally shown some affection for him today, even letting him hold her little hand, but the moment she saw Luo Che, she forgot everything else. And what about Xiang Zhilan's supposed business—was it just that she was with Luo Che?!

"Thank you for your help today. We'll be going now." Xiang Zhilan said to Shen Muzhi, then nodded politely to Bai Yutong and got into the car with Hengheng in her arms.

"Mom, when can I come to Grandpa and Grandma's house again?" Hengheng got into the car and looked back with lingering affection, even more so than when he went to Shen Muzhi's house before. It seems he had a lot of fun today.

"I'll come to wish you a Happy New Year again during the Spring Festival." Xiang Zhilan smiled, patted his head, and started the car.

As Shen Muzhi watched Xiang Zhilan's car drive away, his eyes darkened slightly, and his hands clenched into fists.

She only spoke three sentences to him today, but she was all smiles and laughter when talking to Luo Che.

"Nephew, everyone's gone. Who are you trying to impress with that long face?" Bai Yutong teased Shen Muzhi.

Shen Muzhi walked towards his car, and Bai Yutong quickly followed, opening the car door and getting in: "I didn't drive today, give me a ride."

Shen Muzhi didn't say anything, so A-Chao started the car.

Inside the RV, Bai Yutong sat knee-to-knee facing Shen Muzhi. She nudged him with her foot and said, "You were clearly angry, so why didn't you stop her earlier? If you care, just say so. How will she know you're jealous if you don't tell her?"

"If you keep making noise, I'll throw it down right now," Shen Muzhi said in a deep voice.

“You’re not cute because you’re not honest. If you want her to forgive you, besides saying sorry, have you ever told her I love you? Even if she knows it in her heart, it’s not the same as you explicitly expressing it,” Bai Yutong continued.

"Stop the car." Shen Muzhi said. A Chao stopped the car, pushed Bai Yutong out of the car, and then slammed the door shut. Ignoring her pounding on the door from the outside, he said again, "Drive."

Ah Chao obeyed and drove, but couldn't help saying, "Sir, it's so late now, it's hard to get a taxi on that road. If something happens to Miss Bai, it will be hard to explain to the old man. Besides, it looks like it might rain."

Shen Muzhi didn't speak, only gave him a cold look. A-Chao fell silent and continued driving.

Five minutes later, it started to rain.

“Go back,” Shen Muzhi said coldly.

Ah Chao immediately turned the car around and said, "Actually, I think Miss Bai makes a lot of sense. She's doing it for your own good, sir..."

Shen Muzhi's icy gaze shot towards him, and he said coldly, "Deduct my bonus."

Ah Chao learned a profound lesson about how loose the tongue can cause trouble, and he zipped up his mouth, never daring to speak again.

The car returned to the spot where it had been, and Bai Yutong was huddled under the bus stop sign, her head resting on the ground.

She saw Shen Muzhi return, then left, opened the car door, and got in.