It takes ten minutes to walk from the main gate of the villa to the He family villa, but it only takes a few minutes by car.
As the two entered the villa one after the other, Uncle Xiao, unable to contain his joy, came up to greet them.
"Miss Lin Yue, the master has returned from his business trip," Uncle Xiao said.
Shen Linyue was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her senses and asked, "When did He Liyu return?"
"At seven o'clock, the gentleman was still in the study discussing work, and Assistant Ji was also there."
Shen Linyue nodded and smiled, "Thank you, I understand."
The butler could barely contain his loving smile as he asked nervously and expectantly, "How many pieces of cake would you like tonight? Or perhaps ice cream? I'll also prepare a glass of milk for you."
Miss Lin Yue was so worried about her husband's condition that she hadn't eaten properly for the past few days, and her cheeks were almost swollen.
Shen Linyue, unaware of what Xiao Bo was thinking, remained silent for a moment before saying, "...Just do it the same as usual."
Upon hearing this, Uncle Xiao nodded regretfully, "Okay, Miss Lin Yue."
Watching Uncle Xiao's retreating figure, Shen Linyue felt something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
"What do you want with Lao He?" He Xiao asked, leaning against the sofa with one hand in his pocket as he looked at her.
Shen Linyue was stunned for a moment, almost forgetting He Xiao. She turned to him and smiled, "Of course I'm concerned about him on your behalf. After all, we're still spending his money, so we should make sure he takes care of himself."
He Xiao: "..." It seemed like she was just fooling him, but he couldn't refute what Lin Yue said.
After holding it in for a while, he said sullenly, "Don't worry, I'll be able to earn money soon enough to support you."
Shen Linyue: "?"
Completely unexpectedly, Shen Linyue was deeply moved by her eldest son's sudden remark.
"My dear, your aunt has really loved you!" She was so touched that she wanted to rush up and hug He Xiao.
He Xiao nimbly dodged, and the boy, his earlobes slightly red, coughed lightly as a warning: "Mind your image, what kind of behavior is this for a girl?"
Shen Linyue paused for a moment, not expecting her grown son to be so feudal.
"Can't I even hug my nephew?" she scoffed.
He Xiao glanced at her quickly, then parted his thin lips slightly: "Boring, I'm going upstairs. Don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary."
Watching He Xiao's retreating figure, Shen Linyue's smile remained unchanged on her fair face.
Her unease dissipated after being interrupted by Ah Xiao.
Turning her gaze to Uncle Xiao, who was carrying out small cakes, Shen Linyue smiled and said, "Uncle Xiao, let me know when He Liyu comes out."
Uncle Xiao nodded, "Yes, Miss Lin Yue, the master knows you want to see him and will come to you on his own initiative."
Shen Linyue pursed her lips and nodded: "I understand, thank you Uncle Xiao."
...
After returning upstairs, Shen Linyue first washed up, and after she was clean and smelled nice again, she sat down at her desk, picked up a draft paper, and prepared to write down what was on her mind.
Before I could even begin writing, there was a knock on the door.
Having learned from her previous experiences, Shen Linyue was now able to tell who was knocking on her door.
He Liyu's knocking on the door was as steady and polite as he was. If there was no response after three knocks, he would wait a while before knocking again.
As for He Xiao, it was as if someone was chasing him, as he pounded on the door repeatedly.
Shen Linyue's bright eyes lit up. She got up and walked over, wanting to open the door directly, but then hesitated and became nervous when she thought about her purpose.
I don't even know what I'm so nervous about.
After taking a few deep breaths, she opened the door, a sweet smile on her lips as she faced the man.
Good evening, He Liyu. You're finally back from your business trip. Did everything go well?
He Liyu in front of me must have just taken a shower. His hair was hanging down his forehead, his features were three-dimensional and handsome, and his temperament was calm and noble. He had a bit more youthful energy than usual, except that his eyes were still as black as ink and you couldn't see any thoughts in them.
Shen Linyue stared at him, momentarily stunned, almost thinking that He Liyu from her youth was standing in front of her.
"Sorry, I've been a bit busy with work lately and haven't had time to check my phone. Did you want to see me?" He Liyu smiled gently. He must be in his forties, right? There wasn't even a wrinkle at the corner of his eye.
Shen Linyue's long eyelashes trembled slightly. He was brought back to his senses by his voice and realized that he had been staring at the face for a while, which made him feel a little embarrassed.
She coughed softly, sounding unnatural, and said gently, "Then you've had a hard time."
He Liyu took in the girl's appearance, his heart softened, and he wanted to reach out and pat her head but restrained himself.
"Yeah, I'm used to it," he said softly, a smile playing on his lips.
Shen Linyue's eyelids twitched slightly, and her beautiful face appeared even more fair and captivating under the corridor lights.
"Actually, I have a question I'd like to ask you. Can we come in and talk?" Remembering her embarrassing experience last time, she quickly replied, "We can talk in your study."
He Liyu's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he looked at her calmly. He could roughly guess what she wanted to ask, and he was momentarily stunned with emotion.
Ah Yue is still so clever; there are some things that can't be hidden from her.
"Go to the study, I'll wait for you," He Liyu said softly, his eyes always holding an emotion that Shen Linyue couldn't fathom.
Shen Linyue relaxed and nodded with a smile: "Okay, then you go up first and wait for me."
After He Liyu left, Shen Linyue went back to her room and thought for a while. She changed into more formal clothes, which were just long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Her expression was serious and solemn.
It only took Shen Linyue a few minutes to change her clothes and walk up to the study on the third floor.
Mustering her courage, she gently knocked on the door, afraid that the noise would be too loud and He Xiao in the innermost room would hear her. Then, she opened the door and walked in with a guilty conscience.
He Liyu was standing in front of the large French windows in the study. He turned around after hearing the sound of someone entering. He looked at the girl who had changed her clothes and his smile deepened.
“It seems you have something important to know,” he said jokingly.
Shen Linyue was a little shy, but still said seriously, "Jiang Yanxin came to see me a few days ago."
The girl's voice was clear and strong, and He Liyu frowned as he listened.
"She contacted you alone?"
"Yes, it was at a restaurant in the Nanda Shopping Mall. She was quite strange. To be honest, I always felt that she was trying to test me for something." Yes, that was the question Shen Linyue wanted to ask.
Although the personalities of old friends have changed drastically over the decades, sometimes, some small gestures that express their feelings remain the same.
For example, when Jiang Yan is absent-minded, she will shift her attention. That day, she frequently looked out the window, and she seemed to be in a low mood at the time.
As her best friend, she magnified even the smallest emotions of her best friend.
He Liyu pursed his lips, his eyes dark and deep, and said in a deep voice, "You mean, she suspects your identity?"
"I think so. She keeps mentioning me, and I've also learned some things about me from her." Shen Linyue calmly met He Liyu's gaze.
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