The curtains in the study were not drawn, and the view of the city in the distance was better through the window.
The world was silent in the night when, in the distance, bursts of fireworks rose and exploded in brilliant arcs in the sky.
Shen Linyue's gaze shifted from the man's face to the window, where she was immediately captivated, her eyes widening in amazement.
So beautiful!
After she said she didn't know, He Liyu didn't respond to her again, and Shen Linyue didn't know what to say either.
She didn't get along with He Liyu in the past, and she didn't have much interaction with He Liyu now. She couldn't chat with him as freely as an acquaintance for the time being, and she still felt a lingering wariness towards him.
Little did she know that while she was staring out the window in a daze, the man's gaze fell on her without any attempt to conceal it, though his eyes held a long and complicated expression of thoughts.
Just as the fireworks ended, there was a knock on the study door, and the butler's voice came from outside.
"Sir, would you like some dinner now?"
"Enter."
He Liyu withdrew his gaze and looked back at the computer in front of him, leaving Shen Linyue even more bewildered.
What is she going to do now? Is she even allowed to get out? He should just ask whatever he wants to know! It's driving me crazy.
Shen Linyue was internally frustrated and speechless, but He Liyu didn't look up.
The housekeeper then brought in a tray and placed it on the desk, handing her the only glass of milk inside.
"Miss Lin Yue, this is for you."
Shen Linyue was looking down and picking at the fuzz on her clothes when she suddenly heard Butler Xiao calling her. She belatedly realized what was happening and quickly took the milk cup.
"Oh, thank you, Uncle Xiao."
Butler Xiao smiled gently and turned to the man behind the desk, saying, "Sir, I'll go out first. I'll come back to collect the things in a bit."
He Liyu didn't even look up, and simply gave a faint "hmm".
Butler Xiao quickly left, and thoughtfully closed the door behind him.
Shen Linyue: ...
No need, she really wants to go out!
The air fell silent again. Shen Linyue wasn't one to sit still for long. After repeatedly playing cryptic games, she was truly exhausted! Her guard against him had finally broken down.
I hate it so much! I hate his pathetic behavior!
Even at his age, this one thing hasn't changed!
"Hey, just tell me what your purpose is, okay?" He's laid his cards on the table, no more pretense.
The girl's voice was clear and bright, and whether she was scared or not, she deliberately spoke very loudly out of fear, and her voice filled the entire study.
He Liyu's slender fingers, which were resting on the computer keyboard, indeed stopped. He lifted his eyelids to look at her, and his usually calm eyes now held a faint smile, like a gentle breeze that made people unconsciously quiet down.
"I have no ulterior motive, I'm just curious about you." He didn't stand up, but his posture was more relaxed than before, and he seemed lazy and casual.
Shen Linyue faced his deep and gentle eyes, her heart pounding. In the current situation, she could only pretend to be helpless and tell him everything.
"I don't know. I just went to summer camp. I got off the bus and was here in the blink of an eye. Then I went to find He Xiao." Remembering something, Shen Linyue glared at him in annoyance. "Don't ask me how I know He Xiao, I just know!"
She was afraid that if she spoke too clearly, it would cause some bad butterfly effects. Besides, her goal was only to save He Xiao from his miserable later life as a sycophant.
The smile in He Liyu's eyes gradually disappeared. When he stared at someone without moving, it was quite intimidating. Shen Linyue's back stiffened involuntarily, and she dared not move.
Her current nemesis is truly terrifying. She couldn't handle him when he was young, let alone him now.
"So you lied to Ah Xiao that he was his aunt?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Linyue became displeased. "What do you mean by lying? This is a white lie. Do you expect me to tell He Xiao that I'm his biological mother? He might just beat me up and run away!"
She knew it! This man rushed back in such a hurry because he had investigated her thoroughly and found out that her mother didn't have a daughter like her.
Shen Linyue felt an indescribable loneliness and sadness. She wasn't born to her mother abroad, but she was still her biological daughter, wasn't she? Couldn't she just borrow her for a bit?
When He Li saw her suddenly lower her head and look dejected, he slowly explained, "I didn't mean that. It's just that you're too young and don't understand how unpredictable people can be these days. If someone with ulterior motives investigates your background, it's easy for them to discover this flaw, which might endanger your life."
Shen Linyue Mengquan: ?
She was merely using this identity; could it really be so life-threatening?
"Have you thought about what to do next?" His voice was soft, with a reassuring tone: "You can't use your original identity. Since you've already used your mother's post-marital identity to cover it up, then let's make it official."
Shen Linyue's lips moved, but she didn't know what to say. She had rushed into this world, and her first thought after receiving those messages was to change He Xiao's fate. As for whether she would go back, she hadn't thought about it. Perhaps she would go back at some point in the future, so she had never thought about her future.
Shen Linyue felt her throat go dry and looked at him earnestly: "Is there anything I can do for you?"
He Liyu shook his head: "No need, I will handle these things, don't worry."
The last sentence was very gentle, which soothed Shen Linyue's restless heart and made her panic disappear. She seemed to feel quite relieved after confessing everything, and felt a great weight lifted off her shoulders in an instant.
She immediately became arrogant and asked him seriously, "Is He Xiao really your biological son? It seems that apart from inheriting our good looks, he has no intelligence or emotional intelligence at all."
Although she was reluctant to admit it, He Liyu was always the top student in her grade back then, a genius-like figure. She was slightly inferior, but still quite good.
Unexpectedly, his future son was not only a poor student, but also ranked last in every exam year after year.
Could it be that positive times positive equals negative?
He Liyu's smile slowly faded, his eyes revealing an unfathomable depth.
Even the usually carefree Shen Linyue sensed something was wrong and immediately shut her mouth, not daring to speak.
Hehe, if anyone had mentioned back then that she was now as afraid of He Liyu as a little quail, she would have jumped up and given him a good scolding.
"Yes, it was my lack of discipline that led to his carefree personality. He's a good person." He stopped there, seemingly unwilling to dwell on the past.
Shen Linyue naturally didn't bring it up again, and gave an awkward smile: "Then can I leave now if there's nothing else?"
She didn't want to stay any longer. Now that she had confessed, she could live here with a clear conscience, which was quite nice.
"Okay, once your identity is reissued, you can continue your studies at Ah Xiao's school." Until you leave.
He Liyu was rational. He knew that she did not belong here and would eventually return to her normal life. Therefore, her studies could not be neglected before she returned.
"Huh? Can I really go to school?" Shen Linyue's eyes lit up instantly.
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