Section 5

Su Lu, dressed in a white shirt, exudes an innocent and bright demeanor, which stands in stark contrast to Pu Wei, who is clad in alluring and provocative sleepwear. Perhaps men are generally drawn to sensual women, but when faced with another girl who perfectly blends sensuality with innocence, which one will they lean towards

If Su Lu had not appeared, he would not have been able to realize the feelings between him and Pu Wei; Pu Wei could only be a partner and a friend, ultimately not giving him a sense of love. The moment he sees Su Lu, he wants to give her all the best.

"Can we have some quiet tonight? If you wish to hear a story, please set aside your great curiosity until after tomorrow," Fang Zhuoang said, as he picked up the cushion that had fallen to the ground and placed it on the sofa

"Alright, Father Zhuo Ang, could you come over here for a moment?" Su Lu leaned against the wall, looking charming.

No wonder she always says: Boss, I am your sweetheart

Only a short while after they parted, he began to miss her incessantly, thinking of her smiling face, her expression when she called him "boss," and the way her lips curled up when she was being willful. He sat on the sofa, holding the remote control and continuously changing the channels, completely unaware of what was playing on the television.

He is already thirty years old and should find a mature woman suitable for marriage and childbearing, like Pu Wei

Fang Zhuoang glanced at Su Lu, quickly turning his gaze away, fearing that he might become entranced. Her beauty was so striking and innocent, with the first and second buttons of her white shirt undone, her fair neck was enough to provoke one's imagination

He never eats breakfast outside; breakfast must be eaten at home. This has been his dietary habit for many years

I originally wanted to explain this to you, but it is no longer necessary. However, even if she is just an ordinary guest, when she comes to my house, should you deliberately spill shampoo all over the bathroom floor to make her fall?

"Pu Wei! Please speak with a bit more respect!" Fang Zhuoang was already angry. Fearing that Su Lu might hear, he lowered his voice. Grabbing Pu Wei's hand that was about to lunge forward, he said, "Can you stop causing a scene? Can you pretend for just one more night? She is leaving tomorrow, so please don't make a fuss!"

I want to be with you, to stay together day and night, never to part

"Oh, I will make breakfast for you, and then I will go to the studio," Pu Wei said, casually tying her hair up high, not even changing out of her pajamas, brushing her teeth and washing her face, all to prepare breakfast for him

It is already so late, just stay here. I am here, what are you afraid of? Dry your hair to avoid catching a cold," he said

However, he cannot let down Pu Wei in this way, and at the same time, he does not wish to rekindle old feelings with Su Lu. The gap between them is too great, not just in terms of age. He can now pamper and spoil her, just as he did back then, but it is impossible for him to indulge her for a lifetime. The wife he needs should be his equal

He lulled her to sleep

She sat down and listened to him speak calmly until he finished

How wonderful it would be to remain in a deep slumber, she thought

When he walked out of the room, Pu Wei had already gone to sleep in the guest room. He leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and the faces of the two women repeatedly surfaced in his mind. Although he could clearly make a choice, he hesitated

Pu Wei threw the pillow in her arms at Fang Zhuoang, fuming as she said: "Fang Zhuoang, enough is enough. You keep challenging my bottom line. What exactly is your relationship with her? I can't believe you have such a peculiar taste, not even sparing little girls. You usually treat me with such respect, and I regarded you as a gentleman. Do you still think of me as your fiancée? We are supposed to be engaged, after all. You need to clarify this for me. What is your relationship with this mysterious person?"

Su Lu, forget the past and be happy

You are truly considerate; I have never seen you be so thoughtful towards me, the daughter of a friend? Do you even believe that yourself? I originally did not want to bring up insignificant people as a topic between us, but are you really not going to confess on your own? Since you entered, do you have any explanation for this mysterious thing? I am waiting for you to take the initiative to clarify.

Thinking of this, his heart felt as if it were being cut by a knife

He was in a state of half-sleep. In the dead of night, he felt someone pressing into his embrace. The familiar scent, the slender body curled up in his arms, he knew it was her. He opened his arms and held her tightly, afraid that she might roll off the sofa. At that moment, he felt particularly happy, simply holding the girl he liked, feeling very secure

He lay on the sofa, repeatedly persuading himself

"Because you were once under my umbrella, I do not wish to use an umbrella without you. From now on, every time it rains, you will stand under my umbrella, won't you?" She asked him with wide apricot-shaped eyes, her head gently resting on his leg

"Puwi, wait a moment, sit here. Don't you want to hear me explain?" he said

He stands on Su Lu's side; no matter how much Pu Wei pleads and appeals, the person he protects will always be Su Lu

I do not know, she has always been my concern

Thus, I arrived in Beijing, and you are already aware of what happened next. He picked up a cigarette, took one out, and lit it.

Even if the heart aches, one must softly smile and speak.

"You go sleep in my room, and I will sleep in the living room," Fang Zhuoang said to Su Lu.

You still love her, I don't mind, take your time

Pu Wei fell silent, her eyes red. If it were not for her deep affection for this man, how could she, who had always been proud, endure such humiliation? The man she loved inexplicably brought back a girl, and this girl was attentive and scheming at every turn, while she could only remain silent

After tomorrow, send her off. They rarely meet, and he will be responsible for all her college expenses, taking care of her like a father, unrelated to love

If possible, to hold like this, to keep holding on and on, would be good

Upon hearing the words "Zhuo Ang's father," Pu Wei felt a sudden discomfort throughout her body, and she was unexpectedly covered in goosebumps

The contradiction he finds himself in is that he clearly knows what kind of woman he should marry, yet he cannot help but love Su Lu. He and Su Lu cannot coexist for long; she is like a child, endlessly demanding, willful, and spoiled. The warmth of the kind of wife he needs is something she cannot provide him

"I am making a scene, can't you see that she is the one causing a ruckus? She is wearing the same clothes as I am, staying here with you, calling me 'Auntie', and deliberately falling down to feign pity. Yet you still protect her, Fang Zhuoang. I am becoming increasingly curious about your past together!" Pu Wei's voice also lowered as she cast a cold glance towards the direction of the bathroom.

He faintly heard her softly sobbing in his arms, and he gently patted her back, his own tears slowly falling as well. Yet it felt like a dream; when she grew tired of crying, her voice faded away, her breathing gradually steadied, and she fell asleep in his embrace

I spent a year with her, and she with me, but I believe that her year consists of 365 days, while my year is only equivalent to a single day of hers, " Pu Wei said with a sense of melancholy

Is the world too vast to encounter you, or is it too small to lose you

Similarly, and more importantly, he cannot selfishly be with Su Lu, as she is so young, only 18 years old, and her life is just beginning with many beautiful experiences ahead. She should meet a young talent who is most suitable for her, someone who is a perfect match, embodying the ideal of a talented man and a beautiful woman

My mother repeatedly urged me over the phone not to focus solely on my career, emphasizing that establishing a family and having children is the greatest filial piety towards parents.

Pu Wei did not sleep well all night. When she got up, she saw Fang Zhuoang sitting on the sofa. She walked over, greeted him with a "good morning," and sat down beside him, wrapping her arm around his. "You didn't sleep well on the sofa last night, did you? Did she leave?"

Fang Zhuoang, if you love her, you should plan a more perfect life for her, where there will be better boys to take care of her

"Then I will pray that it does not rain in Beijing every day," he said mischievously

The next morning, when he woke up, she had already left, and the warmth of her presence still lingered in his embrace. He searched for her in the bedroom and found a note she had left behind, on which she had written:

In this world, there are people who seem to be deeply in love, yet ultimately cannot live together. The moment Pu Wei saw Su Lu, she was convinced that Fang Zhuoang and Su Lu were such individuals

His hand paused, and he furrowed his brow as he asked, "How foolish, not using an umbrella. How could getting drenched in the rain possibly cure a cold? Where did you come up with such nonsense? You have done something harmful to yourself and yet speak of it as if it makes perfect sense. You are just making excuses."

Zhuo Ang, I love you, you must remember, always remember, she said

He put the note in his pocket, put on his cloth slippers, and went downstairs to look for her, but he could not find her. He blamed himself for sleeping too soundly, not even knowing when she had left. Did she have any money on her? Her phone was turned off. All morning, his heart was worried about her, and he had no desire to go to the office. There was a meeting scheduled, but he called his assistant to cancel it

Is it possible? It is quite strange, in these past two years, I have forgotten all the pain I experienced before I met you at the age of sixteen; I only have the memories of these two years. Regardless, I must stay by your side, whether you are willing or not, even if I willingly fall into depravity, it has nothing to do with you, as long as I can quietly remain in this city, and when I think of you, I can see you by taking a ride, that is enough

Well, I am leaving

I want to pray for rain every day, and then you must appear every day!" she said happily

Su Lu sat obediently while he dried her hair, saying: "I haven't caught a cold in a long time. Ever since you left, I haven't used an umbrella for a whole year. No matter how heavy the rain, I wouldn't use an umbrella. After getting soaked in the rain so many times, I surprisingly no longer catch colds easily. Thank you for curing my recurring colds and boosting my immunity." She smiled foolishly

The bathroom door was pulled open, and Su Lu walked over barefoot, her hair damp, wearing Fang Zhuoang's white shirt, which reached just to her thighs. There is a saying: a woman is at her most alluring when she has just bathed and is wearing a man's white shirt, revealing her long legs

"Please take me back to school, she seems to really dislike me, I am scared." She sat on the bed, and he used a dry towel to wipe her hair. He knew she cherished her hair and never wanted to use a hairdryer to dry it. Back then in Nanjing, she often caught colds because of this.

Boss, thank you for taking me in. I still love you as I did before, waiting for you. I know you are about to get engaged soon, Boss, and I respect your choice. But, but Zhuo Ang's father, have you forgotten what you once promised me? You said you would never find me a stepmother, didn't you? You said my stepmother would only be myself. However, I still want to wish you well. Because I am the most filial little green leaf. You said my stepmother would only be myself. However, I still want to wish you well. Because I am the most filial little green leaf

Fang Zhuoang escorted Su Lu to her room, leaving the door ajar. Su Lu casually closed the door behind her. Once the door was shut, the rushes in the living room became restless. She had been painting for many years, usually calm and composed, but today, with Su Lu's sudden appearance, she felt as frantic and disordered as any woman whose relationship has been invaded by a mistress. She repeatedly reminded herself to stay calm, to stay calm, knowing that men often have a rebellious psychology and tend to sympathize with the weaker party. She could not be too assertive and should observe the situation as it unfolds.