Sheng Xuan's movements became increasingly skilled, and she mastered the technique, quickly pulling up one tree after another.
“Last year, my grandfather was seriously ill and insisted that we get married. I was so stupid and foolish that I thought a marriage that was forced upon us by others to get a certificate was not a real marriage. It was unfair to me and unfair to her, so I divorced her before the Sheng family fell.”
Ning Lang paused in her gentle stroking of her belly, her fingertips trembling slightly.
Sheng Xuan continued calmly, "I originally intended to give her all the assets under my name, but unfortunately... I was too late. Fortunately, the old house was given to her, so at least we were able to keep the place that Grandpa loved most. On the day of the divorce, she calmly signed the papers and left in a hurry. I sat there, watching her back, my heart aching, and I didn't leave the Civil Affairs Bureau until more than half an hour later."
He let out a long sigh at this point.
"I didn't realize how deep my feelings were for her. I was stupid and foolish. When I followed my feelings and got close to her, I found that I really liked and enjoyed that relaxed feeling. That subtle feeling even became addictive. I was proud and stubborn, and never dared to admit or confess anything."
Yuan Heng, who was listening from the side, was very anxious. He swallowed hard and urged them in a low voice.
"Damn it, at least get to the point! Those three words, quick! The most corny and simplest three-word mantra for love! Hurry up!"
Sheng Xuan didn't even glance at him, and said in a low voice, "I have indeed missed too much of her, and I am not qualified to pursue her again. Now I only want her to be well, as long as she is healthy and happy."
Jiang Lirong's handsome face tightened, and he didn't say anything more.
Yuan Heng glanced nervously at Ning Lang, then looked at Sheng Xuan, his heart pounding with excitement, and couldn't help but say, "To truly like someone... is to genuinely care for her."
The surroundings suddenly became quiet.
After a long pause, Jiang Lirong looked at Ning Lang and asked, "Would you let him stay? Let him stay here with you?"
Ning Lang's eyelids were half-closed, and he was about to speak—
“No, we’re here to take her back to Rongcheng,” Sheng Xuan answered first. “She has to come back with us.”
Jiang Lirong seemed to be thinking of something, and gave a wistful, low laugh.
"Ah Lang, if you want to stay, I will support you, and I will stay with you."
Ning Lang stood up, supporting her back, her eyes as dark as the night, calmly looking at him.
"Senior, I've already given you the answer many times, you should understand."
Jiang Lirong closed his eyes and smiled bitterly, murmuring softly, "You still chose him in the end, from beginning to end."
Ning Lang smiled slightly and said gently, "You will always be my senior Jiang."
"Ha!" Jiang Lirong opened his eyes and smiled wistfully: "Ah Lang, can we still get a discount at the medicinal cuisine restaurant?"
"Yes." Ning Lang said calmly in a low voice, "You've always been given a special price for friends and family, and that won't change."
Jiang Lirong smiled and said gently, "Thank you, I'll be going now. See you in Rongcheng!"
Ning Lang chuckled, supporting her waist, "I'll take you."
He walked ahead, and she followed.
He tightened his lips, forcing himself not to turn back, telling himself that this unrequited love began here, and should end here as well, cutting off all inappropriate thoughts.
Ning Lang followed behind him with light, slow steps.
He walked quickly, opened the door, rushed down the steps, and staggered toward the taxi that had already turned around and was waiting outside the fence. He opened the car door, hurriedly got in, and immediately closed the door.
The taxi started moving and slowly drove away.
Ning Lang held her stomach with one hand, waved gently, and watched the taxi disappear around the corner before turning back into the house.
In the kitchen, Sheng Xuan was washing vegetables, the water splashing loudly.
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