Chapter 456: The Latest Partnership
Although Shen Yumo was hesitant, he finally followed Cheng Xuyuan to see the house.
She was not going to consider what happened between Cheng Xuyuan and herself.
The two have now become friends raising children together.
In the afterglow of the setting sun, looking at Cheng Xuyuan's calm but determined face, Shen Yumo suddenly had a feeling that this was actually quite good.
Just as Cheng Xuyuan said, the house he bought was not too far from Shen Yumo's workplace. In just over ten minutes, the two of them arrived in front of a three-story building.
This small building looks old. Although the walls have become mottled due to the erosion of time, the quality of the house is still very good.
Moreover, some of the tarnished carvings and murals all highlight the former glory of the house.
Although the ten-meter-wide courtyard is a bit bleak due to the weather, some evergreen plants still bring a hint of green to the cold weather.
“Is this the new house you bought?”
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "The child should be able to live more comfortably if he grows up here."
Shen Yumo looked at Cheng Xuyuan's smile and wanted to say something else, but when he looked at the house and thought about where he lived now, a hint of hesitation appeared on his face.
As if he understood Shen Yumo's hesitation, Cheng Xuyuan continued, "Yumo, I thought about our relationship last night."
“I don’t think we can go back to the way things were.”
"After all, some things, once you go out, it's hard to turn back."
After saying this, Cheng Xuyuan said solemnly: "I already have my own life. I can't abandon everything I have now."
Shen Yumo wanted to speak, but Cheng Xuyuan didn't give her the chance.
"The matter of the child was an impulsive act between us that shouldn't have happened."
"But since he's here and you've made up your mind, as the child's father, I feel I can't just ignore him."
“And I’m doing this within my ability.”
"So, I don't think you need to feel like you owe me anything because of this."
"The relationship between the two of us should be like a divorced couple who are devoted to the growth of their children and make every effort to do their best."
"A pair of partners who work together for the growth of their children."
"You pay for your children's company, and I just pay some money."
"Our goal is just to allow children to have a normal life."
"I don't think you brought him into this world to make him suffer."
In response to Cheng Xuyuan's words, all kinds of thoughts came and went in Shen Yumo's mind.
However, Cheng Xuyuan's last words deeply moved her.
She is not a paranoid person.
She decided to have this child because she knew she fell in love with this man, so after having the child, she couldn't help but want to keep the child.
She didn't want to give up.
And having this child, she certainly didn't want to let him suffer.
So she accepted the money he gave her when they divorced, just to make her child live a more comfortable life.
Now Cheng Xuyuan’s purpose seems to be the same.
The relationship between the two seems like a divorced couple who are really working together to raise a child.
It’s just that their divorce happened before their child was born.
With thoughts turning over in his mind, Shen Yumo finally stretched out his hand towards Cheng Xuyuan and said, "Happy cooperation!"
Looking at Shen Yumo's outstretched hand, Cheng Xuyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
In his heart, he was really afraid that Shen Yumo would insist on not using it.
In that case, the significance of him buying this house would be much smaller.
But at this moment, he stretched out his hand towards Shen Yumo and said with a smile: "Happy cooperation."
Although she was pregnant, Shen Yumo's palms were still slender, and when they were clasped together, there was a warm feeling.
The moment two people shook hands, it was as if they had completed a ritual.
With the completion of this ceremony, the awkwardness between the two people seemed to disappear completely.
When going up the stairs, Cheng Xuyuan instinctively reached out and held Shen Yumo's arm, helping her up the stairs.
Although Shen Yumo's body stiffened for a moment when Cheng Xuyuan supported him, he did not refuse.
"This is the living room. I think the style is a bit too dark, so I plan to make the windows bigger. This way, not only will more sunlight come in, but the room will also appear brighter." Cheng Xuyuan said, pointing to the living room.
Shen Yumo looked around the spacious living room and said, "It would be good to have bigger windows, but it would cost a lot of money. I don't think it's necessary."
"The purpose of living is to live comfortably. Money is something that can be earned again after it is spent." Cheng Xuyuan waved his hand and said, "Besides, it takes a lot of effort to renovate it once, so it's better to do it all at once."
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan's determination, Shen Yumo smiled and said nothing more.
In addition to the living room and kitchen on the first floor, there is also a sunny room which is more than 20 square meters.
Cheng Xuyuan took a look around the room and said, "The glass in this room can also be fixed. It will be more comfortable for the child to sleep here."
Shen Yumo was also very satisfied with this room.
She nodded and said, "Okay, then the child and I will live in this room from now on."
Having said that, she seemed to have thought of something and looked at Cheng Xuyuan.
Cheng Xuyuan seemed to understand her thoughts and said calmly: "Let's go to the second floor. There are three bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor."
"I plan to convert one bedroom into a study that both of us can use, and another room into my bedroom. As for the remaining room, it can be used as a guest room..."
Listening to Cheng Xuyuan's arrangements, Shen Yumo nodded slightly.
This old villa has a good location and is comfortably designed. With just a little rest, you can live very comfortably in it.
Shen Yumo also made a lot of suggestions for the renovation.
He even argued with Cheng Xuyuan for a long time because of a different opinion.
The relationship between the two people at this time seems quite close.
However, Shen Yumo could feel that there was an insurmountable invisible barrier between the two of them.
This barrier defines the relationship between the two people as partners in raising a child together!
After walking out of the house, Cheng Xuyuan glanced at his watch and said, "I wanted to invite you to dinner, but Xie Jin must talk to me about the novel adaptation tonight. Otherwise, how about we go to the Bund to try some Western food tomorrow?"
Shen Yumo had met Xie Jin before, although they were not very familiar with each other, he knew him.
Cheng Xuyuan's frank words at this time made her instantly understand what Cheng Xuyuan meant.
He didn't want too many people to know about his relationship with her.
What's more, they don't want to let people who are familiar with both of them know.
But he had no reason to be angry about this, nor any reason to blame Cheng Xuyuan.
There is nothing wrong with him doing this.
After all, the relationship between the two of us is that of friends who work together for a common goal.
Instead of...
With a thought flashing through his mind, Shen Yumo smiled and said, "You go ahead and do your work. I'm tired too, so I'll go back and rest today."
"Since you've come to the East China Sea, I should be the one treating you to a meal."
"I'll treat you to dinner tomorrow."
"I've been in Donghai for half a year, so I know where the good food is."
Seeing the smile on Shen Yumo's face, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll bother you for a meal."
"It's getting late now, I'll take you back."
"No, I can go back by myself." Shen Yumo said, "Don't keep Director Xie waiting for too long."
Cheng Xuyuan insisted, "It's okay. Old Xie is not an outsider. Moreover, he wants to force me to abdicate today. It's a good thing for me to avoid the limelight first."
After hearing what Cheng Xuyuan said, Shen Yumo asked with concern: "What does Director Xie want to do to you?"
"He wanted to film my novels such as The Shawshank Redemption which I recently published in Yanjing Literature and Art. I didn't think it was suitable, so I didn't agree."
"He was preparing to get me to agree to this today."
Shen Yumo hesitated for a moment and said, "The story backgrounds of these novels are not very suitable for adaptation."
“But these stories are very good.”
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "This is what great minds think alike. Let's go. I'll take you back first."
Shen Yumo no longer insisted, and the two of them, one in front and one behind, soon arrived at the staff quarters of Shanghai Literature and Art.
"Yu Mo, who is this?" Before entering the gate, a middle-aged woman who came back on a bicycle looked at Cheng Xuyuan with curiosity.
After all, Shen Yumo was a pregnant woman, and Cheng Xuyuan was a stranger in the eyes of many people.
When two people walk together, it is naturally very curious.
Shen Yumo hesitated for a moment, and when he was about to say friend, he heard Cheng Xuyuan say with a smile: "Shen Yumo and I are a family, and I am glad to meet you."
The middle-aged woman was stunned for a moment, then she looked at Cheng Xuyuan carefully in the dim light, and then said: "Hey, hello, hello, so you are Yu Mo's wife, nice to meet you."
"Haha, I've been wanting to meet Yu Mo's husband for a long time, but I never saw him. I didn't expect to meet him today."
"Just call me Sister Wang. I live upstairs from your house."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and chatted with Sister Wang for a few words. Sister Wang, who was in a hurry to go home to cook, left reluctantly.
Looking at Sister Wang leaving, Shen Yumo hesitated for a moment, but still asked his doubts: "Don't you want too many people to know about our relationship?"
"If you tell Sister Wang like this and it gets out, it won't be good for you."
Cheng Xuyuan glanced at Shen Yumo and said, "Yumo, you have been in Donghai for so many days now, you should be familiar with many neighbors."
"You're carrying a child alone. If I don't show up, I'm afraid there will be a lot of rumors."
"Since we're going to raise a child together, I might as well show up in front of some strangers."
“That way, you’ll have a lot less stress.”
"Yanjing and Donghai are very far apart, so nothing should go wrong."
At this point, Cheng Xuyuan said self-deprecatingly: "If it happens, it means I'm really unlucky."
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who looked calm, Shen Yumo hesitated for a moment and wanted to say something, but finally said, "When you go to see Director Xie later, drink less."
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