I was both amused and exasperated, and could only offer polite words of gratitude.
Perhaps because the tug-of-war had been going on for so long, Su Shenglin grew impatient waiting in the car. He rolled down the window and called out in front of everyone, "Jiang Wan!"
A sound that was neither too loud nor too soft was enough to draw all eyes to it.
Then, I clearly saw a gossipy look on everyone's faces.
"Well, thank you everyone for coming. That's all for today. I'll be going now. See you again sometime." I was afraid Su Shenglin would come over with his son in a little while, so I quickly said goodbye to everyone.
But there was already talk among the crowd.
"Wow, have President Jiang and Mr. Su made up?"
"Is there a baby in the car? Is it President Jiang's son?"
"The baby is so handsome! What a happy family, they'll definitely get married, right?"
I could only pretend not to hear these comments, wave to everyone, turn around, go down the steps, and get into the car.
The son's lips were pouting, and his eyelashes were still wet; it looked like he had been crying all the way.
Upon seeing me, it immediately reached out and pounced on me.
I quickly took the little one, hugged him, and gently comforted him.
Su Shenglin sniffed the air and immediately frowned: "You've been drinking again?"
"What do you mean 'again'? I rarely drink now."
He complained, "He has a bad drinking habit, yet he still likes to drink all the time."
I ignored him and told him to roll up the car window.
But then he saw someone and said in a sour tone, "That professional manager, why hasn't he left yet, given the multi-year contract you signed with him?"
I turned my head and saw Yang Qianmu walking towards his parking space. I knew Su Shenglin was talking about him, and I was speechless.
“I only signed a two-year contract. I guess they did a good job, and the Li family renewed it later.” After I answered, I glanced at him sideways. “Are you the police of the Pacific? Why are you meddling in other people’s business?”
"I just saw the way he looked at you, so I don't think he's entirely innocent."
Ha! That's hilarious. He was sitting in the car, so far away, and he could still see what kind of look people were giving him.
I couldn't help but scoff, "Then you must have something wrong with your eyes. He already has a girlfriend."
"Yeah."
"Yes, let's drive quickly!" Many of my old colleagues were watching us from outside. I didn't want to become the subject of their gossip at all; I just wanted to leave as soon as possible.
Su Shenglin then instructed the driver to start the car and rolled up the windows.
My son must have cried himself to sleep. After I picked him up, he quickly fell asleep in my arms.
Su Shenglin reached out his arms. "Let me carry you."
"No need, he's fine sleeping like this, my arm isn't tired." I didn't want him to use the excuse of taking the child upstairs to come back with me later.
That place is now Chen Wanzhen's residence. I'm just a temporary resident, and I'm really embarrassed to be all lovey-dovey with a man I'm having an affair with in the room.
Besides, I don't want to be all lovey-dovey with Su Shenglin right now.
Su Shenglin's outstretched hand missed its target, so he awkwardly withdrew it and then smiled.
I turned to look at him. "What are you laughing at?"
Perhaps because I had been drinking, I was unusually uninhibited today, and I was very bold in my interactions and conversations with him.
Su Shenglin looked at me and said bluntly, "You won't let me hold the baby, isn't it because you're afraid I'll have an excuse to go upstairs later?"
"..." He really knows me inside and out; he knows exactly what I'm thinking.
How long can you hide?
I didn't respond. Su Shenglin continued, "I already mentioned our marriage to my family today. They didn't object, but considering that both sets of elders are seriously ill, they don't recommend a big celebration."
I turned around in surprise, staring at him in disbelief, utterly speechless!
"Su Shenglin, when did I agree to marry you?"
“Your maternal grandmother and aunt both agree, but you disagree. It’s just that you’re still a little uneasy. If I let you be so hesitant, it will only waste your time.”
"you--"
He spoke with such self-righteousness, as if marriage had nothing to do with me and didn't require my opinion at all.
I was furious, but after calming down, I said, "The most important prerequisite for marriage is that both parties are willing. I don't agree, are you going to force me to go to the civil affairs bureau?"
“Jiang Wan,” Su Shenglin stared at me, his expression suddenly turning serious, “you have to choose between marriage and giving up custody of the child.”
"What?!" I was stunned again!
He had agreed beforehand that they wouldn't fight me for custody of the child.
That's why I was so generous in letting him take the child back to the Su family home so that the elders could see him.
Now that we're starting to develop feelings for each other, he's playing dirty tricks on me?
"Su Shenglin, if you insist on forcing me to hate you, I can grant your wish." I said coldly, wishing I could get out of the car immediately.
Su Shenglin frowned, his attitude equally firm, "Jiang Wan, I don't know what your reasons are for refusing. From any perspective, you have no room to refuse. Whether from your own point of view, from your family's expectations, or from your son's perspective, our marriage is the best outcome."
So you pity me?
"No, I can't let you go." He blurted out, which startled me, leaving me momentarily speechless.
Su Shenglin stared at me, swallowed, and his handsome, deep face revealed its usual gentle and affectionate expression. His tone softened as he said, "Seeing how much you've aged in just two years raising the child alone, it breaks my heart. I can't bear to leave you."
He murmured softly as he reached out and stroked my hair.
Warm fingertips brushed against my temple, sending a shiver through my heart, and my anger vanished instantly.
I remained silent, my face blank.
I wash my face and look in the mirror every day, so of course I know what the past two years have left on my face.
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