Qin Zhihao understood all too well what Shen Huai'an had been feeling all these years. From a business prodigy admired by everyone to this state, the bitterness he had endured was indescribable.
For years, Shen Er had been deliberately pretending not to care about his leg, but even so, that group of people still wouldn't let him go.
Even his marriage to Lin Wanxing was deliberately orchestrated to make him a laughingstock.
But no one expected that the universally disliked little fool would accidentally walk into Shen Er's heart.
As Qin Zhihao watched Lin Wanxing running freely on the court, he suddenly asked Shen Huai'an, "It seems you really like him."
It's difficult for anyone to truly get close to Shen Er, and no one can really understand him, which is why he's so aloof and keeps everyone at arm's length.
His refined and gentlemanly appearance can be deceiving; his gentle and warm demeanor always makes people lower their guard and trust such a good person.
However, once they catch a glimpse of Shen Huai'an's true face beneath the mask, they are so frightened that they turn and leave without hesitation.
"Chen Er, liking someone is one thing, but you also know that a lot of liking is often superficial. Once they see the true nature of things, they will withdraw their liking. As your friend, I don't want you to get hurt emotionally."
Qin Zhihao was only trying to be helpful by reminding Shen Er. Shen Er was cold-hearted by nature. He was ruthless yet deeply affectionate. Once he had decided on someone, he would not let go easily. So Qin Zhihao was very worried about him.
Shen Huai'an stared intently into his deep, dark eyes at the boy running freely on the court. He exhaled a puff of smoke and said firmly, "My star will never be like that. My star will always be in my own hands."
"He will never leave me, he promised me."
This was something Lin Wanxing had promised him; from the very first day he stepped into his territory, he had promised to stay by his side forever.
Shen Huai'an once said that all his kindness came with conditions.
Qin Zhihao nodded. Since Shen Er knew what he was doing, he shouldn't say anything more.
Personal feelings are something that even good friends have no right to interfere with.
Lin Wanxing had been running for a while. It wasn't hot today, but he was getting hot after running for so long. He looked at Allen, who was standing around his feet, and then looked up at the sky. This was the sky outside. He could come out and play anytime he wanted from now on.
He led Allen back.
Seeing him running towards him with the dog, Shen Huai'an quickly extinguished the cigarette in his hand and repeatedly stubbed it out completely in the ashtray.
Before Lin Wanxing ran back, a smile returned to Shen Er's face.
"Second Brother!" Lin Wanxing said with a smile as she brought the dog over.
Shen Huai'an sat upright in the chair with his head tilted back, his smile unusually gentle and affectionate. He asked Lin Wanxing, "Are you tired from running?"
"Sit down and catch your breath, have some orange juice," Shen Huai'an said considerately, picking up the orange juice from the table, inserting the plunger, and serving it to her. He added, "It's cold, catch your breath and drink it slowly." His eyes were fixed on Lin Wanxing, as if he were about to feed her spoonful by spoonful.
Lin Wanxing took the orange juice and sipped it. Allen stood obediently beside Lin Wanxing, not even going to find Shen Huai'an right away. He liked Lin Wanxing even more than he liked his original owner.
Shen Huai'an's transformation was almost instantaneous. One second he was still the ruthless and vicious Shen Er, swearing, and the next second he seemed to have been completely reborn and immediately became the elegant and gentle Shen Huai'an of the past.
He was like a demon who had just donned a human form before dawn, making it impossible for anyone to detect anything amiss.
His behavior sent chills down Qin Junming's spine.
It's hard to imagine that the Mr. Shen who was sitting there smoking and exuding a terrifying aura just now is the same person as the gentle and kind gentleman in front of me.
Qin Junming witnessed firsthand how two completely opposite temperaments could appear in one person.
Qin Junming felt very uncomfortable all over his body, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
Qin Zhihao, however, was not surprised at all. He smiled and waved to Lin Wanxing: "Hello, little star!"
He had a big smile, revealing his perfectly white teeth.
As soon as Lin Wanxing saw him, unpleasant memories were immediately stirred up. She didn't like this strange uncle because he always asked strange questions, making her feel very embarrassed.
Lin Wanxing froze, holding the orange juice. He blinked and stared blankly at Qin Zhihao, then moved closer to Shen Huai'an, timidly hiding beside him.
Shen Huai'an looked up at him. Qin Zhihao, that rascal, had teased Xingxing last time, and now Xingxing was annoyed by him.
He reached out and took Lin Wanxing's hand, gently squeezing her soft little hand, then asked with a smile, "Why didn't you greet anyone?"
Lin Wanxing reluctantly greeted, "Hello, Uncle Qin!"
Qin Zhihao was quite surprised. He saw that the boy in front of him was indeed very young, but he was Mr. Shen's lover. He shouldn't be calling him "uncle" in that respect, right?
He asked in a low voice, "Brother, why does he call you uncle?"
Qin Zhihao sighed helplessly: "I guess it's because I'm getting old."
Qin Zhihao remained as nonchalant as ever. He tilted his head and lay back in the chair, saying to Lin Wanxing, "Hello to you too, little star."
Shen Huai'an looked at Lin Wanxing, squeezed his hand, and said, "Ignore him, sit down."
Lin Wanxing sat obediently in the chair next to Shen Huai'an, holding an orange juice in one hand, and then asked the maid to bring Allen a water bowl, saying, "Allen, you should drink some water too."
Allen was like a little shadow; wherever Lin Wanxing sat, Allen would immediately follow, lie down, and obediently drink water.
"Are you tired?" Shen Huai'an quickly took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from Lin Wanxing's forehead. Lin Wanxing sat in the chair, holding the cold orange juice in her hand, her soft lips gently pursing the straw as she obediently drank the orange juice.
He enjoyed being taken care of by his second brother.
Qin Zhihao raised an eyebrow and teased, "You're already tired? What will you do in the future? Shen Er will need your care. If you're already tired, how will you be able to take care of him?"
Lin Wanxing slammed the orange juice down on the table. This time, he looked directly at Qin Zhihao and said with utmost seriousness, "I'm not tired, I'm not tired at all. I can take care of Second Brother."
Shen Huai'an smiled, holding the handkerchief, and turned to Qin Zhihao, saying, "That's enough, stop teasing me."
"Alright, don't be angry. Second brother isn't disabled; he doesn't need Xingxing to take care of him at all."
Shen Huai'an's voice was soft and soothing to the ear, and it also dispelled Lin Wanxing's previous emotions.
Sensing that his master was in a bad mood, Allen, who was lying on the ground, immediately stood up.
It stared warily at Qin Zhihao, baring its teeth as if about to bite, but when it saw Qin Zhihao's face, it frowned, its round little eyes looking at Qin Zhihao and then at Lin Wanxing. It looked back and forth, seemingly stumped, then whimpered and rubbed its head against Lin Wanxing's hand in a pitiful manner.
Allen knows Qin Zhihao, so it won't bite Qin Zhihao.
Lin Wanxing felt the furry touch on the back of her hand and immediately stroked the poor little thing.
"Allen, sit down!"
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