Not long after Shen Linyue walked downstairs with cheerful steps, He Liyu followed closely behind, carrying a briefcase.
He did not choose to stay at the villa for long, and even left in a hurry without changing his clothes, just as he had rushed back, and did not intend to stay overnight.
Gazing at his tall, slender figure, Shen Linyue opened her mouth but didn't ask the question on her mind.
He Liyu first spoke to Steward Xiao about something, then returned and stood not far from them, calling out to He Xiao.
He Xiao was still playing games, but as soon as he heard his father's words, he immediately put down his phone and went over. Although he looked smug, he was still obedient.
Shen Linyue glanced at his AFK game screen, her lips twitching slightly. She still remembered how he cursed his teammates after losing the game last night.
I never expected He Xiao to be like this!
The father and son were talking about something, and Shen Linyue didn't pay attention until He Xiao returned, at which point the smile on his lips almost reached his ears.
"Did you give the old man some kind of spell?" the boy asked inexplicably.
Shen Linyue: ...
She lifted her eyelids and glanced at him; she simply couldn't accept being called an old man by He Liyu.
"Is that how you usually address your dad?"
He Xiao was speechless and somewhat disgusted: "Why do you only listen to two words? Do you even know what he just asked me to do?"
"I don't have super hearing, how would I know?" She was quite curious, but she didn't say anything.
He Xiao curled his lips, not bothering to argue further with her, and simply tossed a black gold card onto the coffee table.
"Do you know what this means? It means the old man values you a lot!"
Shen Linyue: ?
It's just a card, how can he make such a big deal out of it?
Seeing the complicated expression on her face, He Xiao knew she hadn't understood. Considering her impoverished background, he kindly explained.
"This is my dad's black gold supplementary card, with no credit limit. There are only a handful of these in the world. Do you understand its value?" He was a little agitated. "My dad gave me this card just so I could take you out and eat something nice! So what exactly did you say to my dad upstairs?"
Shen Linyue was stunned after understanding the situation. This card was so powerful that they just gave it to them so casually?
Her heart skipped a beat, and feeling her eldest son's gaze, she stammered, "He didn't say anything, probably because of my sister."
He Xiao stared at her for several seconds, and seeing that her expression was calm and he couldn't tell anything else, he shifted his gaze and sat with his legs spread wide, looking at her like a big shot.
"Hey girl, I'm going to take you all over Taipei this weekend!" This is just typical teenage angst.
Shen Linyue almost choked on the oil, but watched his performance with a smile: "Alright, young master, I'll hang out with you this weekend."
My life is oily, not heaven's.
I just learned this, and it suits He Xiao perfectly.
...
The following days were peaceful, and He Xiao did not cause any trouble at school.
He gets out of school at 5:30 every day. When he's in a good mood, Shen Linyue will personally pick him up.
Of course, she had tried to persuade He Xiao to attend evening classes, but he was dismissive of it, so she stopped trying, knowing she would eventually force him to study.
As for He Liyu, there has been no news of him since their last meeting at the villa.
Shen Linyue didn't have his contact information and could only occasionally find out his whereabouts through the housekeeper.
He fell silent after the housekeeper told him that He Liyu had gone abroad on a business trip.
That day, she did not pick He Xiao up from school as usual. After coming downstairs, she was pale and frail, curled up on the sofa.
This terrified the butler. When he asked Lin Yue for clarification, she stammered and couldn't explain clearly. As someone with experience, what didn't the butler understand?
He immediately went to instruct the kitchen to prepare longan and red date soup to warm her stomach.
He Liyu returned around this time, just like last time, without any warning or notification.
He looked a bit travel-worn when he walked in, still wearing the same dark black suit as last time.
Seeing that the housekeeper and servants were all gathered on the sofa and hadn't noticed him, he took it upon himself to put his coat on the hanger and loosened the buttons on his cuffs before making a sound.
"Uncle Xiao, what happened?" The man's magnetic voice silenced the entire living room.
Everyone immediately stood up straight and looked at the male homeowner who had returned at some unknown time.
Uncle Xiao quickly realized what was happening, cold sweat trickling down his forehead. "It's Miss Lin Yue. She has a stomachache, and her face is frighteningly pale."
He still remembered the words the master had told him when he left last time: to take good care of Miss Lin Yue and to let her do whatever she wanted, as long as she was happy.
Miss Lin Yue has a very good temper and will not have any conflicts with any of them. On the contrary, her personality makes many of the servants in the house feel close to her.
Even Chef Zhang in the kitchen liked her very much because she could eat a lot and wasn't picky.
Unexpectedly, Miss Lin Yue only took a nap and went downstairs for a short while before her stomach started hurting unbearably.
I thought eating some warm food would help, but it only provided some relief and quickly became ineffective.
Everyone was at a loss. They wanted to take her to the hospital, but Miss Lin Yue refused. They had no choice but to stay by her side and take care of her.
Sure enough, He Liyu's expression changed immediately upon hearing this. He took a few steps forward, and the thin figure curled up on the sofa came into view.
He parted his thin lips slightly, about to ask what was going on, when something he hadn't thought of for a long time suddenly flashed through his mind.
One look at the date and I immediately understood.
Even though so many years have passed and he had deliberately tried to blur these memories, when the moment actually came, those fading memories uncontrollably flooded into his mind.
"Go get two hot water bottles and a bowl of red date and brown sugar water."
Shen Linyue used to suffer from severe menstrual cramps every time she had her period, especially the first two days, when she could only stay in bed.
He only found out about this on one occasion, when her condition was similar to the present. Later, he took her to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and she gradually recovered by taking Chinese medicine.
There's no need to go into the details of what happened. Back when the two were deeply in love, Shen Linyue was someone who couldn't bear to suffer even the slightest bit of hardship. She would only drink Chinese medicine after being kissed and coaxed.
So much so that he remembered her menstrual cycle perfectly every time afterward, and would prevent her from eating any raw or cold food a few days in advance.
These things had been buried in his heart for many years, and since she had suddenly returned, he hadn't thought to remind her in time.
With a stern face, He Liyu picked her up from the sofa and instructed the housekeeper, "Come upstairs with me. I'll write a prescription, and you go to the traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy to get the medicine immediately."
His steps were steady, and his breathing didn't change even when he picked up Shen Linyue.
Shen Linyue only felt herself being lifted up by a pair of strong arms. The warm breath enveloped her, which felt quite comfortable. She opened her eyes groggily and could only see the man's well-defined jawline. She subconsciously struggled, but the man held her down.
His deep voice came from above, "Don't move, or you'll fall."
The butler, who followed behind without saying a word: ?
Huh? Boss, you?
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