Once everything settled down, life seemed to return to its previous rhythm.
Shen Yurong moved out of the Shen family home and rented a house near the boxed lunch restaurant.
He asked Shen Xu if he would like to live with him.
Shen Xu glanced at Ning Yanshu and finally nodded in agreement.
Shen Jiahao got the 10% of shares that belonged to Li Hongxia, so he naturally didn't care about Shen Xu's fate.
In his mind, a psychologically unhealthy child could not bring him any benefit.
After the funeral, Shen Xu became even more taciturn than before.
I often like to sit in one place and quietly daydream, sometimes for a whole day.
Compared to spending his days in tears and feeling depressed, this silent solitude worried Ning Yanshu even more.
Having no idea what to do, he turned to Ning Wan for help: "Mom, what should I do?"
Ning Wan thought for a long time, but still couldn't figure it out.
The pain of losing a loved one is not only brief and intense, but also a sorrow and pain that is hard to forget for a lifetime.
In addition, Shen Xu is a special child.
Those perfunctory words of comfort had no effect on him.
“When Xiaoshu was staying at her uncle’s house, I secretly saw her several times…” Ning Yanshu said, “I saw her older brother hugging a picture of his grandmother and secretly whispering ‘Mom’…”
Ning Yanshu's eyes were red, and she was very sad.
He was worried about Shen Xu, but also felt deeply powerless because he couldn't help him.
For Shen Xu, Li Hongxia was not only his grandmother.
In fact, in his mind, she has completely replaced the role of a mother.
Having lost such an important loved one, Shen Xu's mental health is in grave danger.
Ning Wan thought that perhaps she should have Shen Fu contact Shen Xu's former psychologist to find out when to bring him back to the hospital for treatment.
However, Shen Fu has been getting busier and busier lately.
I often work until the wee hours of the morning before going home. I only get a few hours of sleep before being rushed away again by a phone call from Yi Yue in the early hours of the next morning.
late at night.
Ning Wan was half asleep when she suddenly felt a chill in the blankets.
Someone crawled in.
Immediately afterwards, I smelled a reassuring scent.
“You’re back…” Ning Wan closed her eyes and leaned closer to Shen Fu, naturally resting her head on his arm.
Shen Fu slightly shifted his position, adjusting to an angle that made her feel comfortable: "Sorry, I woke you up."
Ning Wan shook her head.
She's a light sleeper and gets woken up by the slightest movement: "Is the company very busy lately? Have you run into some trouble?"
“There’s been a little problem, but don’t worry, Wanwan, I can handle it.” Shen Fu gently kissed Ning Wan’s forehead and said softly, “I’m sorry, I’ve been quite busy lately and haven’t been able to spend much time with you.”
"Why are you apologizing as soon as you get back, twice in a row?"
Ning Wan was no longer sleepy and finally opened her eyes.
She sighed, "It's not your fault. We don't need to say so many apologies between us."
Shen Fu smiled somewhat foolishly and said, "I was wrong, wasn't I..."
Ning Wan puffed up her cheeks and glared at him.
Shen Fu then shut his mouth and asked, "How's business at the shop lately? Is Xiao Shu getting used to staying at Shen Yurong's place?"
"Business at the shop is going well, and Xiaoshu is getting used to living here."
The smile on Ning Wan's lips slowly faded, and she continued, "However, Ah Xu's condition still doesn't seem right. I'm considering when to take him back to the hospital for a checkup... Does Ah Man know the hospital where he received treatment before?"
Shen Fu replied, "These things used to be taken care of by the old lady, but now..."
A brief silence fell over the room.
Shen Fu quickly comforted her, saying, "But with this kind of thing, as long as Yi Yue investigates, there will be results soon. I'll tell Wan Wan then."
Ning Wan nodded: "Mm..."
...
Shen Fu pulled Ning Wan into his arms and held her even tighter.
Body heat was exchanged, and our breaths mingled. The quiet bedroom was utterly serene.
In that instant, Shen Fu felt that it wouldn't be bad if the two of them could just grow old together like this.
Suddenly, the person in his arms called out to him, "Aman."
"Hmm?..." Chen Fu's voice rose slightly: "What's wrong?"
"If anything happens, you must tell me." Ning Wan peeked out from Shen Fu's embrace: "Love is mutual, it's about sharing burdens and supporting each other... I don't want you to hide anything from me, and I don't want to always be protected by you."
"I hope that you can rely on me occasionally."
Ning Wan was used to being alone, and also used to being independent and strong.
She didn't want to be just a little bird clinging to Shen Fu's wings for protection.
She also wanted to use her own strength to create a small haven for the people she loved.
Hearing Ning Wan's confession, Shen Fu felt a warm and burning sensation in his heart.
My whole heart felt as if it were enveloped by a gentle, clear spring.
He gently pulled Ning Wan's hand to his face and rubbed it, a bright and satisfied smile on his lips: "Okay, I will."
With Shen Fu's assurance, Ning Wan contentedly nestled back into his arms.
After a moment, she asked softly, "Are you tired now?"
Shen Fu thought for a moment and replied, "It's alright, what's wrong?"
"Would you like to sleep a little deeper?"
Chen Fu's Adam's apple bobbed, as if he understood something: "...I think."
"...Xiao Shu isn't home today."
The blatant hint was obvious, and Ning Wan's initiative to invite him pleased Shen Fu.
His gaze deepened, his calloused fingertips tracing patterns on Ning Wan's waist: "...I misremembered, I think I'm a little tired..."
The tingling sensation that started in my waist traveled up my spine.
Ning Wan, unable to bear it any longer, dodged away and climbed on top of him: "Since that's the case, then I'll reluctantly do the work."
Shen Fu looked up at Ning Wan, who was high above him.
The anticipation and eagerness in her eyes were self-evident: "In that case, I'll have to trouble Wanwan..."
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