"So Jiang Wan, this is the most genuine reaction to liking someone. This is also why I'm willing to wait for you and rush towards you—don't say you don't like me, how could I not see that you like me to death."

These words echoed in my mind all night long.

I don't even remember how Su Shenglin brought me back, nor do I remember what we said when we parted.

Because all my senses were so immersed in the shock and embarrassment brought about by those words, my brain completely lost its function.

After the confrontation, Su Shenglin expressed his feelings in a more direct way.

Whenever they have free time, they will send me a WeChat message or call me.

They asked me if I had eaten, and whether my grandmother's condition was improving.

Occasionally, he would talk about his work, mentioning a successful collaboration or a breakthrough in his research.

After my car was repaired, I called him when I went to pick it up at the 4S store.

After all, it was his driver who took my car to the repair shop that night, so I should have informed him as a matter of courtesy and reason.

"It's fixed now. The 4S shop gave your car a full service, so there shouldn't be any problems in the short term. However, when I have time, I'll order you a new car," Su Shenglin said calmly and gently on the phone.

His casual tone made it sound as if ordering a car was as easy as buying a head of cabbage.

I was taken aback and asked, puzzled, "Why are you ordering a car for me? My car is perfectly fine."

"The car is nice, but our relationship is different now." He smiled and continued, "Consider it a token of our love."

A gift to symbolize their love?

I was startled by that word, my heart skipped a beat, "What nonsense are you talking about? Who said you were engaged to someone?"

"Isn't it just a matter of time? So we're making an appointment in advance, and by the time the car is delivered, we should have already established our relationship."

I was driving and couldn't afford to lose my composure, so I forced myself to remain calm and said, "What if there isn't one?"

"I won't let that happen."

I pursed my lips, wanting to retort, but a bittersweet feeling welled up inside me.

He always subtly reveals his strength and domineering nature amidst his gentleness, restraint, and humility, striking just the right balance to achieve the desired effect without causing offense.

I remained silent for a while, no longer dwelling on our relationship, and returned to the original topic: "Um... I really don't need you to help me order a car. If I need one in a few years, I'll change it myself."

"In a few years? I can't wait that long."

Su Shenglin always had a knack for circling the topic back. He said seriously, "Once we're officially together, there's no guarantee I won't be riding in your car sometime. For safety reasons, we should probably switch sooner rather than later."

ah?

That's what he meant!

I remembered that day when we had seafood hotpot, he confessed his wealth to me and mentioned that his cars had all been specially modified and reinforced.

So he's taking precautions?

He was thinking of ordering me a car as soon as possible, one of these specially modified and reinforced ones—to ensure his safety when he rides in my car in the future.

I was speechless and didn't know how to respond.

After all, I don't know much about cars; at most, it's just a means of transportation.

Moreover, even if I understood, I wouldn't know what safety level the modification and reinforcement would need to meet his standards.

So I really can't do this myself.

"Well...we can talk about that later," I stammered after my initial surprise.

"Yes, it's not urgent, but we still need to make arrangements. Don't worry, you don't need to worry about this. Just drive the car when it gets back."

He insisted on his own opinion, and I could only remain silent.

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These past few days, my aunt and I have been taking turns staying with my grandmother at the hospital. With the help of Su Shenglin, the hospital has assigned the best doctors and provided the best treatment plan.

A week later, Grandma's health improved significantly, she regained her energy, and she was able to be discharged from the hospital.

I arrived at the hospital early in the morning to complete the discharge procedures for my grandmother, and then my aunt and I took her home.

On the way, my grandmother casually mentioned that her friend had helped her find a doctor, and asked me if I had properly thanked the person.

I glanced at the rearview mirror and quickly nodded, "Don't worry, Grandma, I've treated them to dinner."

My aunt looked at me in the rearview mirror and asked directly, "Was the person who helped you Mr. Su?"

I glanced at my aunt instinctively, wanting to deny it, but I hesitated.

I was thinking that if I really got together with Su Shenglin soon, my grandma and aunt would find out anyway, so I might as well give them a heads-up now.

So I gave a soft "hmm".

My aunt immediately asked, puzzled, "What does Mr. Su mean? Is he pursuing you?"

I hesitated even more, and after thinking for a moment, I said, "He... seems to have that intention, but I feel that we are not a good match, and it's not realistic."

Grandma nodded. "Indeed... What kind of family is the Su family? We are far above them. If the Gu family dares to bully you like this, you will be powerless to fight back if the Su family wants to do anything to you in the future."

"No, Grandma, the Su family has a very good family tradition, and Su Shenglin is a very upright person." I subconsciously retorted, instinctively speaking up for the Su family.

In the rearview mirror, her aunt's expression changed slightly. "Wanwan, have you already fallen in love with him?"

"I...no, I was just telling the truth," I denied guiltily.

As for why I denied it, it's because I sensed that my grandmother and aunt clearly didn't approve of my relationship with Su Shenglin.

Grandma sighed, seemingly worried about me.

After a moment of silence in the carriage, the aunt suddenly remembered something. "By the way, how's your divorce case with Gu Yanqing going?"

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