"That was so much fun! Brother Xiao, next time you go to Haicheng, I'll take you there!"

After Su Chen finished speaking happily, he noticed that Su Li's expression was not very good, so he immediately added, "But I'm busy with my studies right now. I'll take you out to play after I graduate."

Xiao Yu, driving, glanced at them in the rearview mirror and said, "Okay, when you have time in the future, take me there for a ride."

Su Li didn't speak, but her expression darkened slightly.

They went out for hot pot together, and it was past ten o'clock when they came out.

Su Chen stood between the two of them and said, "I need to go back and do my homework. You two can play by yourselves. I'm leaving now."

Su Li: "Didn't you say you finished all your homework?"

"I need to study too, I'm going now, bye-bye."

Su Chen waved to them, then turned and quickly got into a taxi.

He gave them a chance to be alone, going to great lengths so that his sister could have a passionate romance.

Xiao Yu: "Xiao Chen is so lively. This child is quite smart and will definitely do well in the future."

"He's alright, he has his own ideas."

"Ah Li, let's go for a walk up ahead. I heard there will be a musical fountain tonight."

"good."

Su Li and Xiao Yu went for a walk by the river. There were quite a few people taking walks at this time, making it quite lively.

"How have you been these past two months? Is work going well?"

"It's alright, much smoother than I expected."

"That's because you're capable; you'll be popular anywhere."

The two stopped by the railing, and the musical fountain in the river turned on, with clusters of water spraying up to the music, creating a series of beautiful scenes.

Looking at the romantic fountain, Su Li's thoughts drifted away. "My wish now is simple: a peaceful life and healthy family. That's enough."

Xiao Yu gazed at her profile; it was exquisite and beautiful, yet seemed to carry a faint trace of sadness.

"What happened to you in Haicheng?"

Su Li turned to look at him.

He quickly explained, "I'm sorry, I wasn't curious about what happened between you two before. I just thought that a kind and bright girl like you should be happy every day."

"It's nothing, I just feel that Yucheng is more suitable for us to live in."

Xiao Yu took out an invitation and handed it to her, "Ah Li, I sincerely invite you to attend a banquet with me."

Su Li looked at the invitation that was handed to her but did not take it. "I probably don't want to go to the banquet. You should find someone else."

"If you want to live and develop in Yucheng, you'll need some connections and resources, right? I can tell you're a career-minded girl. There will be many people at this banquet who can help your career. You can go and take a look. If you really don't like it, you can leave halfway through."

Xiao Yu is right. Since she has decided to settle down here, she needs to start thinking about these long-term issues.

Although her current job at Huaxing is not bad, she doesn't know when a ruthless boss like Fu Zelian might suddenly fire her. She can't just care about what she has for the moment.

"Take it. Just think of it as going on a trip. You can eat and drink for free."

"Thanks."

Xiao Yu escorted her to her doorstep.

"Dr. Xiao, I'll go in first." Su Li got out of the car and was about to walk inside.

"Ah Li, wait a moment." Xiao Yu rolled down the car window and handed her a gift bag.

I've been thinking of giving this to you for the past few days to celebrate your success at work.

"No need, I didn't give you any gift, it wouldn't be right for you to give me one."

"What's wrong with that? Aren't we all friends?"

Xiao Yu stuffed the gift into her hand and then drove away.

Su Li opened the bag and her expression changed slightly when she saw what was inside.

With a "thud," the bag slipped from her hands and fell to the ground...