Chapter 02 If Only There Were Ifs

In the heavy rain, only Du Weian remained standing in place. He stared blankly at her disheveled figure disappearing into the distance, as if frozen in place, not moving an inch for a long time.

Du Weian was probably not expecting his mother to suddenly bring this up. He was taken aback for a moment before saying, "Mom, I understand. I have it in mind." It seems that Miss Sheng has some interest in him, as she occasionally calls and messages him, but he has no intention of pursuing it further. Du Weian changed the subject, saying, "Mom, you and Dad haven't been back to your hometown for a long time. How about I arrange for someone to take you back tomorrow? You can stay there for a few days."

The elderly woman grasped Du Weian's hand and pressed on: "Where is Huiyi? Where is our Huiyi? Please take me to find her quickly." Du Weian tried his best to soothe her: "Alright, alright. Grandma, come, I will help you into the car."

The two remained silent for a moment. Du Fangliang seemed to suddenly recall something: "By the way, Wei'an, have you arranged to meet Miss Zeng, whom your aunt introduced to you the other day? I found her to be quite refined and rather nice. You are not young anymore; it is time for you to consider dating and marriage."

Shen Ningxia laughed while reaching out to put her arm around her shoulder: "Alright, I am fat, I am fat, our whole family is fat." In fact, Su Jiani was very beautiful; her face was round, slightly chubby like a baby's, but paired with her large, round apricot-shaped eyes and soft, tender lips, she had a cute and innocent look that was truly endearing.

Du Weian was taken aback. Granny Sun, who was cooking noodles, heard the commotion outside and hurried over to comfort her: "Alright, we won't eat. We won't eat oranges." Upon seeing the orange pulp on Du Weian's clothes, she felt extremely apologetic: "Oh, Mr. Du, I am so sorry, truly sorry. Let me wipe it off for you, let me wipe it off."

Fang Liming was silent for a moment, then let out a long sigh: "Her temperament is exactly like her mother's." After saying this, Fang Liming fell into silence. After a long while, he said, "Then let's proceed to the next step. Once she graduates, she will definitely look for a job in jewelry design. Tell Tang Yifeng to pay close attention to those who submit their resumes. If no resumes are received, we must find a way to bring her to Yihe. Alas, I owe this child Ningxia so much!"

Fang Liming nodded and said: "Wei An, I trust your judgment. In business, before cooperation, we must rely on our own abilities and strategize thoroughly. After cooperation begins, the most important thing is to keep our promises and ensure a win-win situation for both parties. Only then can we maintain a long-term partnership." Du Wei'an replied: "Mr. Fang, I understand. In this world, there is no limit to how much money can be made. Even someone as wealthy as Bill Gates has not exhausted his fortune. The key is how to collaborate with others to earn the most money in the world."

Shen Ningxia knew it was her fault and that she had almost caused an accident. She hurriedly apologized, saying: "I am sorry. My apologies. It was my mistake."

Du Weian was indeed looking at her. With just one glance, Shen Ningxia was certain. As soon as she looked up, her gaze met his in the air

Grandma is not here; she probably went for a walk nearby with Grandma Sun. After Shen Ningxia lay down, Su Jiani entered the kitchen, busy with something unknown, producing a series of clattering sounds. After a while, Su Jiani called out, "Ningxia, do you have ginger and brown sugar at home? Whenever I have a stomachache, my mom always makes me ginger and brown sugar water."

Du Fangliang merely sighed: "How can I possibly sleep when I think of this child from Ningxia? My heart is troubled."

It is said that due to that one class skipped, many students failed this subject at the end of the term. Of course, that is a story for another time

Du Weian pressed his lips tightly together and remained silent.

The heavy rain poured down, and Shen Ningxia could only see a blur before her eyes, as if everything had no end in sight

Du Wei'an handed his gift to him: "Rui Rui, look, what Brother Wei'an has sent you!" In an instant, everyone presented their gifts, successfully diverting Rui Rui's attention. Faced with a pile of gifts he desired, Rui Rui soon broke into a beaming smile again

What would happen if he were in her place? Du Weian had pondered this question countless times. He felt that he might be even sharper than she is.

Fang Liming: "You must be fully alert for this collaboration; this Jiang Zhengnan, though young, is not simple." Du Weian nodded: "I will, Mr. Fang. I have interacted with him a few times, and I feel that he is a person who values emotions and loyalty, someone worth befriending."

That summer in the second year of high school, Du Weian saw her appear before him in a white dress, with two braided pigtails, gracefully calling out to him: "Brother Weian..." This took place in the woods behind his house, where sunlight filtered densely through the leaves, and her bright, sparkling eyes were like the two most radiant little suns in the world. In that moment, Du Weian experienced for the first time the sensation of his heart suddenly expanding and then abruptly contracting, leaving him speechless and breathless. She was no longer the little sister from his memories; although her features were just beginning to blossom, she had already surpassed any beautiful flower blooming freely in the mountains.

In a moment, Du Weian heard the sound of a car. His aunt, Du Fanghua, who was sitting in the yard selecting vegetable leaves, suddenly jumped up and exclaimed: "They have arrived, they have arrived."

Du Weian went to the backyard again and called out to his younger brother, who was happily eating: "Weihe, stop eating, the guests have arrived." The little brother looked up, his face smeared with snot and greasy, reminiscent of their little tabby cat that always circled around the stove. Du Weian hurriedly used a towel to wipe his hands and face, and reminded him once more: "Remember to be polite, you should call them uncle and aunt. Do you remember?"

Du Weian escorted her back to her room: "Mom, don't overthink it. Just get a good night's sleep."

Du Weian walked over, his face hidden beneath the dense curtain of rain, making even his features appear ethereal: "I called someone to tow the car. Why don't you sit in my car for a while?" Shen Ningxia seemed to have not heard at all; she struggled to push the heavy "little donkey," moving step by step.

Shen Ningxia has been setting up her stall here for three years, and every year there are one or two instances where she does not sell anything to customers and instead drives them away. Sister Liu, who is nearby, has become accustomed to such situations with Shen Ningxia and, with her rich experience, waves her hand towards the crowd that has gathered, saying: "It's nothing. Please disperse, disperse. The vendor is just closing up! Everyone, don't crowd around, it's obstructing our business."

After chatting with him for a moment, Grandma said, "Weian, can you promise Grandma one thing?"

You do not allow me to find Huiyi

In today's world, there are not many young people who are so kind-hearted, warm, and polite. Granny Sun couldn't help but take a few more glances; upon closer inspection, her heart couldn't help but tremble: this young man is truly handsome

If Su Jiani knew that this Du Weian actually has a brother named Du Weihe, would she be so surprised that she would swallow her own tongue

- Lin Junjie "Unfortunately, There Is No If"

After passing two intersections, the rain intensified, pouring down like thick ropes, making it impossible for Shen Ningxia to open her eyes. As she turned a corner, a strong light suddenly shone ahead; in an attempt to avoid it, she hurriedly pressed the brake and sharply turned the steering wheel. The wheels of the "Little Donkey" could not withstand such a sharp turn, and with the ground being slippery, it crashed onto the road. The large bag of items resting on the footboard of the "Little Donkey" was thrown to the roadside, scattering everywhere.

The carefully selected mulberries fell one by one onto the concrete floor of the basketball court, and Shen Ningxia, still feeling indignant, stomped on the fruits with her sneakers: "Du Weian, I hate you! I hate all of you! The Du family are all liars! Shameless liars!"

This is Du Weian. A talented MBA graduate from an American university, currently the Vice President of the Fang Group, second only to the head of the company, and one of the heirs of the Fang Group. Look at all these beautiful women in the audience, why are they here? Isn't it all for him? Su Jiani spoke for quite a while, but received only a cold response from Shen Ningxia: "What does it have to do with me"

Shen Ningxia smiled and waved her arms a few times to indicate that it was nothing serious: "It's nothing. Just a scrape, no damage to the bone. I have disinfected it with iodine. Look, playing tennis is not a problem at all!"

She let out a long sigh of relief and hurried over to help: "Ah Xiang, where have you been? I just went home to collect the clothes and then you disappeared. I was really worried... If something were to happen to you, how would I explain it to Ningxia..." Granny Sun chattered on and on, and only at the end did she remember Du Weian beside her, looking somewhat startled, "Oh dear, sir, I completely forgot about you. May I ask how to address you? Thank you for bringing her back."

Du Weian smiled and simply said: "The rain suddenly got heavy, and there wasn't even enough time to run back to the car." Du Fang felt a pang of heartache and urged him upstairs: "Quickly go take a hot shower. Mom will make you a bowl of hot ginger tea."

Su Jiani chuckled and said, "I estimate that half of the students are gathered in the auditorium today... In this day and age, it's just a bunch of flirtatious girls. With rich and handsome guys to look at, who would still be afraid of the dark-faced King of Hell!" Seeing Shen Ningxia's bewilderment, she elaborated, "Haven't you heard? Today is the big day for the Fang Group's donation to our school. It is said that the city's richest man, Fang Liming, will be attending. The richest man! This group of people is almost going crazy with excitement, wanting to take photos, get autographs, and even recommend themselves for internships. They have skipped classes to line up. Today is the big day for the Fang Group's donation to our school. It is said that the city's richest man, Fang Liming, will be attending. The richest man! This group of people is almost going crazy with excitement, wanting to take photos, get autographs, and even recommend themselves for internships. They have skipped classes to line up. Some even say that one of the representatives sent by the Fang Group is Du Weian... you remember him, the one we met at the restaurant, right? He is the national husband in the hearts of countless young girls, the best diamond bachelor. So this group of people is just like they have been injected with adrenaline..."

Shen Ningxia strode forward and forcefully reclaimed the items from their hands, her expression as hard as iron: "Go back and tell the person who paid for you to come and buy things that if he uses such methods again, I will leave Qidao and never return!"

Shen Ningxia frowned deeply, unwilling to go: "What’s so good to see? There are so many people. You know I have never liked crowds." Su Jiani tugged at her hand, pleading persistently: "Come on, Ningxia, just go. It would be nice to catch a glimpse of the richest person in the city. Usually, I only see them in newspapers, magazines, and on television. Next time we chat, at least I can say I’ve seen the richest person in the city!"

Halfway through, it unexpectedly started to rain from the sky, the droplets hitting her hot face, bringing a refreshing yet indescribable sense of relief. The travel bag for her jewelry was waterproof, so Shen Ningxia simply chose not to stop and put on a raincoat.

Du Weian tilted his head and quietly apologized to the girl, saying, "I am very sorry, the elderly lady is ill. I truly apologize for the trouble caused to you." The girl rubbed her arm, blushing, and said it was nothing before leaving with her friend. After walking a few steps, the two turned back to glance at Du Weian a few times.

When Du Weian returned home, he saw his mother, Du Fangliang, in the living room, wiping the exquisite silverware displayed on the fireplace with a cloth. Naturally, Du Fangliang had heard the sound of her son's car driving into the yard earlier, and she looked up with a smile, saying, "You are back?" Upon seeing Du Weian completely soaked, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "How did you get so drenched?"

Grandmother took a bite of the biscuit, chewed it a few times, and suddenly spat it out with a puff, expressing her displeasure: "It doesn't taste good... it doesn't taste good..." Du Weian had only heard of this illness and had never seen a real patient, leaving him at a loss for a moment. He comforted her, saying: "Alright, if it doesn't taste good, then we won't eat it. Grandmother, what would you like to eat?"

At this moment, Fang Liming on the stage is speaking, his deep voice clearly coming through the microphone: "As we all know, Qidao University is my alma mater. I met, got to know, and fell in love with my ex-wife on this beautiful campus. After graduation, we co-founded the Fang family business. Later, we were fortunate to have our daughter. When my daughter was very young, my wife and I brought her to this beautiful campus many times, telling her stories about her parents..." When my daughter was very young, my wife and I brought her to this beautiful campus many times, telling her stories about her parents..."

Su Jiani's smile was as brilliant as fireworks, and from that moment on, it became etched in Shen Ningxia's heart, never to wither.

Grandmother has always been the most fond of Wei He, secretly filling a coarse pottery bowl with a small portion of chicken and handing it to him: "Go eat in the backyard. The guests are coming soon." The little brother, beaming with joy, cradled the small bowl and ran off to the backyard.

A small and beautiful person, a little girl who grew up surrounded by a crystal tower of love, suddenly discovers one day that this world has been completely turned upside down. This is a blow that even adults find difficult to bear

Su Jiani finally felt relieved and teased her, saying: "It seems that there is definitely something wrong with your character. How could you fall like this? You should treat me better on a regular basis, understand? Look, even the heavens couldn't stand it anymore and are taking revenge for me."

Du Fangliang sighed deeply: "Weian, it's not that Mom doesn't understand this principle. However... that child from Ningxia, I just feel... truly too pitiful..."

Shen Ningxia gently rubbed her abdomen, forcing a bitter smile: "Aunt Flo has arrived today. You know what I mean!"

"Grandma, you said. I will definitely promise you"

Du Wei was the first to present a gift: "Rui Rui, look, Brother Wei He has brought you a gift!" As soon as Rui Rui opened it, he excitedly exclaimed, "Wow, it's the remote-controlled airplane I wanted the most. I want to play with the airplane..." Du Fanghua quickly intervened, saying, "Not now. Look, it's already dark outside. Let's wait until tomorrow, and you can play in the yard, okay?" Rui Rui glanced out the window, feeling particularly helpless and disappointed, and reluctantly replied, "Alright."

Du Weian could not hear clearly what she was saying, and had no choice but to follow her closely and protect her. After walking a few steps, the elderly woman grabbed a passing girl: "Excuse me... do you know where my Huiyi is?" The girl, clearly out shopping with her friends, was startled by the sudden grab and desperately shook her head, struggling to pull her arm away from the elderly woman's grip: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I don't know this person."

Fang Liming has trained Tang Yifeng for many years and secretly established Yihe Jewelry, all in preparation for this day. Du Weian naturally understands this as well, and he responded, "Mr. Fang, rest assured, I will make the necessary arrangements"

At this moment, Granny Sun was anxiously searching around the community, not knowing what to do. She saw a car stop, and a young unfamiliar man helped her grandmother out of the vehicle.

In an instant, nearly everyone at the night market gathered around, inquiring one after another: "What happened?" "Was there a quarrel?"

When Shen Ningxia hurried back home from school, Du Weian was already in the car downstairs. He looked at Shen Ningxia, who was anxiously passing by the car window, and for a moment felt his heart was in agony.

After a moment, the rain above stopped, and the man crouched down beside her with an umbrella, silently helping her pick up the broken beads. Shen Ningxia shifted to the side, avoiding his umbrella. The man moved closer to her, and the rain above disappeared once again. ... Shen Ningxia dodged again ... ... but the umbrella still moved closer. ... ... ... The heavy rain pattered on the umbrella, then flowed down like a small stream, dripping onto the man's shoulder, instantly soaking his clothes

After finishing the dessert, Du Fanghua pulled Du Weian aside: "Weian, the Zeng family is a prominent family from the Seven Islands. Jingru has both looks and education, with such excellent conditions, you must not let this opportunity slip by."

Grandma Sun wrung out a wet towel again to wipe Du Weian. Du Weian repeatedly said it was no trouble. He glanced at the time, stood up to take his leave: "Grandma, it's fine, I've worn it all day, I was going to wash it anyway." Grandma Sun was very grateful: "Mr. Du, you are truly a good person. I really appreciate you today."

Has she been living this way with her grandmother all these years

Upon hearing this, Grandma smiled with satisfaction: "That is a good university. It is not easy to get accepted, so you must study hard and not waste the best four years of your life. The only thing that time will not betray is those who keep working hard." Du Weian nodded: "I will, Grandma." Even in such circumstances, Grandma still cared for him so deeply, offering earnest guidance with heartfelt words.

Du Weian emerged from the bathroom, and his mother, Du Fangliang, had already brought in hot ginger tea to his bedroom, while she continued to wipe here and there with a cloth in her hand

The Fang family, located in the Qidao Hills, is now brightly lit, with the sound of the piano drifting melodiously on the wind.

He picked up a full handful and silently presented it to her. Shen Ningxia coldly raised her eyes, and in the next moment, she unceremoniously raised her hand and with a "slap" sound, knocked the beads out of his palm.

The daughter of the richest man in this city, Fang Liming, is an identity that many envy and resent. According to today's popular sayings, she can definitely be considered a master of fortunate reincarnation. However, if given a choice, she would prefer her father to be an ordinary person, even a street cleaner. In that case, Du Fanghua, this greedy woman, would not have torn their happy family apart.

As soon as Grandma Sun opened the door, Du Weian, who was standing at the entrance, was taken aback. The small apartment, consisting of two rooms and one living room, was clearly visible; although it was clean and tidy, it was quite old.

Fang Liming was filled with joy: "Rui Rui, you are amazing." Du Fanghua proudly held her son's hand, her eyes glistening with tears: "The teacher said he has good talent, and with his pure-heartedness and lack of distractions, his progress is no slower than that of his classmates."

She did not inform Su Jiani, so Jiani will not know that the well-dressed, suave man who spoke eloquently at the donation stand today is her biological father. And she is the daughter of Fang Liming, the richest man in the city

However, fortune does not come in pairs, and misfortune does not come alone. In the next moment, Shen Ningxia sadly discovered that the "little donkey" had also gone on strike. Alas, today has truly been a day of bad luck; no business was done, I ended up drenched, the "little donkey" was injured, and I have to pay for repairs! I hope it doesn't catch a cold, otherwise, all my efforts this month will be in vain

The steaming ginger tea, once swallowed, warms both the heart and the spleen. I wonder if Ningxia will brew some for herself when she returns? Du Weian was momentarily lost in thought, then smiled helplessly: "Mom, where is there such a saying? In the past, you worked too hard. Now that Wei He and I have grown up, we are both working and earning money. You need to learn to take it easy and enjoy your well-deserved blessings."

She nodded and clapped her hands happily: "Good, good... take me to find her... I really want... I really want our Huiyi..."

Su Jiani then realized that she had been wasting her breath for so long. She ground her teeth in frustration and said, "Shen Ningxia, we are from two different worlds. Friendship is over. Goodbye!" Before her words had fully left her lips, Su Jiani suddenly exclaimed in a low voice, "Shen Ningxia, that Du Weian seems to be looking at us."

"You are all bad people... bad people..." Grandma babbled like a child.

"Wei An, Grandma knows that you have been waiting for Ningxia downstairs frequently recently." Upon hearing this, Du Wei An looked up in astonishment.

But now, the elderly woman before him has a head full of gray hair, her hunched body and vacant expression no longer reflect the wise and kind figure she once was. At this moment, Du Weian suddenly realizes the ruthless passage of time. The once dignified and graceful elder has been chiseled into this form by the knife of time.

Someone knocked on the door from outside, and soon a head peeked in. It was Rui Rui. Upon seeing the two, he wrinkled his nose and smiled mischievously: "Oh, Dad, Brother Wei An, you are being naughty, not listening to Mom, secretly hiding here to drink. " Due to Fang Liming's heart condition, Du Fanghua had always prohibited him from drinking. Fang Liming made a "shh" gesture: "It's a secret! You mustn't tell your mom, okay"

The heavy rain outside has ceased, and the air is as fresh and sweet as the first handful of dew condensed in the morning. Du Weian stands by the window, lost in thought as he gazes in the direction of his hometown. However, at the end of his line of sight, there is nothing but the lights of countless homes and darkness.

Although Du Weian shook his head at Du Fanghua, the face of Shen Ningxia flashed through his mind at that very moment

This is my grandmother who has developed dementia. No one can change this. In the future, the situation will only worsen

Du Weian dragged his legs and descended the stairs in a daze. His steps were unsteady, each one feeling as if he were treading on cotton, varying in depth. How could grandmother have become like this? How has Ningxia endured all these years?

Fang Liming's words were frequently interrupted by the enthusiastic applause of the students. When he mentioned that his daughter was at Qidao University, the students below erupted in a series of gasps. Su Jiani was equally astonished, her mouth agape, as she excitedly pinched Shen Ningxia's uninjured arm again: "Wow, no way! The daughter of the richest man is among us? She entered three years ago, so this year she must be a senior! She is a student of our cohort! Who do you think it could be?" However, she did not hear Shen Ningxia's response. Turning her head, she saw Shen Ningxia silently bowing her head, her long, straight black hair parted in the middle cascading down to cover her face.

The passerby who was grabbed clearly appeared to be frightened, shaking off the old man's hand as if avoiding a plague, and hurriedly walked away. Du Weian stopped the car, quickly crossed the road, and walked towards the old man

Rui Rui made a wish, blew out the candles, and eagerly rushed to cut the cake to share with everyone. After taking a big bite of cake, he looked up with his striking black-and-white eyes, gazing longingly at Du Fanghua: "Mom, the chocolate cake is so delicious, Rui Rui wants to have another piece." Du Fanghua refused: "The cake is too sweet, eating too much will upset your stomach. Rui Rui is a big boy now, he must be good and listen, and cannot be naughty."

Rui Rui pouted and insisted, "Rui Rui wants cake, wants cake." Fang Liming, who always doted on this child, spoke in his favor: "It's rare for Rui Rui to have a birthday; if he wants to eat, let him have another piece." Du Fanghua then reluctantly agreed, saying, "Alright, for the sake of your birthday today."

Fang Liming's voice spread like black mist, freely permeating the air: "My daughter once told my wife and me that she would definitely come to this beautiful university to study when she grew up. Three years ago, through her hard work and dedication, she became a part of you. I am happy for her and proud of her. These sweet memories have shaped me, built my family, and have also contributed to the beautiful building that stands before us today. With the opening of the Knowledge Research Center named after my wife, Fang Shen Huiyi, I feel an immense sense of joy and honor at this moment!" These sweet memories have shaped me, built my family, and have also contributed to the beautiful building that stands before us today. With the opening of the Knowledge Research Center named after my wife, Fang Shen Huiyi, I feel an immense sense of joy and honor at this moment!

At that time, her father's affair with Du Wei'an's aunt, Du Fanghua, had already been exposed. Her mother was heartbroken and took her back to her grandmother's house. He and she were in the same school; she was in the second year of junior high, and he was in the third year of high school, preparing for the college entrance examination. He remembered that she liked to eat mulberries, so during the holiday when he returned to his hometown, he specifically went to the wild mulberry forest on the mountain and picked a great many mulberries, which he placed in a glass jar to bring back to school.

Du Fangliang gently asked, "Your aunt said she has been selling goods at street stalls for the past few years, is that true?" After a long pause, she saw Du Weian nodding. Du Fangliang felt a deep sense of guilt, saying, "Over the years, although none of us have mentioned it, we all know in our hearts that it is our Du family who has wronged her, and it is your aunt who has wronged her."

Du Weian did not ask where his grandmother had moved. After that summer vacation, Du Weian never returned to Qidao. Two years later, he studied abroad, and upon returning from overseas, he immersed himself in a busy work life. Over the years, he adhered to his vow to his grandmother and never saw her again

Shen Ningxia raised her hand and pressed on her throbbing temples. These people really are relentless!

Another vehicle also stopped by the roadside. In the heavy rain, someone rushed forward and helped Shen Ningxia, who had fallen to the ground: "Are you alright? Are you injured?" The tone was concerned and anxious

Du Weian suddenly found himself at a loss for words. His fingers traced the surface of the transparent glass cup, and after a long while, he said: "Does the grandmother not have any other family members?"

She cast a glance at the car driven by that man, and even without any prior knowledge, she understood that this type of vehicle was not something an ordinary citizen could afford. Such a person had strong connections; for any matter, it was likely that a single phone call could resolve everything. She observed him standing beside Shen Ningxia, calm and composed like a gentle breeze under the bright moon, both of them getting drenched in the heavy rain, clearly indicating that they were acquainted. Meanwhile, she stood alone, evidently at a disadvantage. With a cold snort, she sensibly started her car and drove away.

By being down-to-earth and taking one step at a time, one will surely carve out a beautiful future that belongs to oneself

Whether it was her gaze or her posture, they pierced towards him like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath. He remained silent, offering no comfort or defense, allowing her to vent her feelings. Because he understood. He understood her pain, understood her hurt, understood her heartache, understood everything about her. He was just as heartbroken and sorrowful as she was

Du Weian remained silent for a long time, and after a while, he nodded his head

If one could make all the mistakes that are worth making, there would still be time to repent. Unfortunately, there are no ifs, only the outcome remains

A true friend is someone who stands by you during your most difficult and needy times. This is the gentlest form of treatment in the world

Du Weian, after returning from a prestigious university in the United States, joined the Fang Group and has now become the successor that the Fang Group is vigorously cultivating. Standing in front of others, he speaks appropriately and possesses an impressive demeanor, completely on par with any scion of a noble family, showing no trace of the timid air that a poor child would have had in the past. Money can indeed be a good thing at times, possessing boundless magic that can transform a frog into a true prince

He gently called out, "Grandma." The elderly woman seemed trapped in her own world, completely unaware, as she continued to stumble forward with her thin, bamboo-like legs.

Du Weian saw Grandma Sun feeding the elderly water sip by sip, and asked, "What is wrong with this old lady?" Grandma Sun sighed and said, "Alas, what a hard life, suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The situation has been getting worse over the past two years; she can hardly recognize her most beloved granddaughter."

Such a good business has made several nearby vendors envious: "Ningxia, it seems we need to change our line of work and also sell jewelry and beads to compete with you for business"

We have all been choosing for a long time, and we all want to buy it. "Yes, yes."

Girls are most annoyed by this. Su Jiani thoughtfully said: "Then let me take you home." Shen Ningxia replied: "No need. I have class in the afternoon! It's troublesome for you to come and go like this." Su Jiani insisted, and Shen Ningxia did not oppose it any longer

When Shen Ningxia entered the house, her grandmother was still in a bad mood because she could not find Huiyi: "I want to find Huiyi... find Huiyi.

Grandma Sun wrung out the towel while wiping the elderly person's face and hands, and replied to him: "Ah Xiang lost her husband at a young age, enduring hardships to raise a daughter, who passed away ten years ago... Alas, a parent sends off a child... This kind of suffering is something you young people do not understand. Her only relative is her granddaughter. The two rely on each other for survival. However, Ah Xiang is also considered fortunate; Ningxia is both understanding and well-behaved, taking care of her meticulously inside and out... This kind of suffering is something you young people do not understand. Her only relative is her granddaughter. The two rely on each other for survival. However, Ah Xiang is also considered fortunate; Ningxia is both understanding and well-behaved, taking care of her meticulously inside and out..."

Goodbye, it was in front of her mother's grave that he secretly followed her to pay respects after picking a bouquet of wildflowers, only to be discovered by her. She trampled the flowers underfoot, fiercely crushing them: "Who wants your flowers? You people with the surname Du really know how to act. Du Weian, it was Du Fanghua who caused my mother's death. Don't pretend to be sympathetic here. Get lost! Get lost!"

Later, it was this elder who requested him not to appear before Ningxia again

Du Weian bowed slightly and said, "Alright. You go ahead and take care of your business." Only then did Granny Sun feel at ease and turn to enter the kitchen

Hello, Qidao University Station has arrived. Passengers disembarking, please prepare. The next day, Shen Ningxia hurriedly got off the bus with a backpack, rushing towards the campus in a few quick steps.

Where are you currently studying at university, Wei An

Du Weian smiled faintly: "Mr. Fang, are you saying this because you want to pass this burden onto me and retire yourself?" Fang Liming only smiled and remained silent

Su Jiani nudged her and continued excitedly gossiping: "Ningxia, who do you think the daughter of the richest man will be? There aren't many girls with the surname Fang in our class, could it be that flower of the art department, Fang Yixian? I've heard that most daughters of wealthy families study in the art department, and that school beauty is always seen with various luxury brands... The finance department is also a possibility, but are there any girls with the surname Fang? My mind has gone blank for a moment..."

A few days later, he encountered his grandmother downstairs. After that incident, he had not seen her again. He thought his grandmother would not greet him warmly. However, she smiled gently and called his name as usual: "Wei An." These simple two words made Du Wei An's eyes redden: "Grandma."

Shen Ningxia was astonished as she set down her bag and looked around: "What is going on? Why are there so many people skipping class today! Aren't they afraid of the 'Black-faced Yama' who says, 'Kill the wrong one, spare none'?"

Du Weian remained silent. Du Fanghua, who was always familiar with this nephew, sighed and said: "Tell me, what is it that you find unappealing about Jingru?"

After her mother passed away in Ningxia, she was afraid that I would worry, so she worked hard every day... She tried to be the same as before, going to class with a smile every day and leaving school with a smile... But many times, in the middle of the night, she would wake up crying out for her mother...

One morning, he finally saw her, with her hair tied in a ponytail, carrying a vegetable basket to the market to buy groceries. He followed her from a distance, watching her skillfully bargain with vendors, selecting vegetables and purchasing meat. In just a short year, the youthful innocence on her face had completely vanished. Du Weixin felt a deep pang of heartache.

Su Jiani was in high spirits and pointed to the tall and handsome Du Weian standing nearby: "Look, Du Weian. He really came."

Du Weian slowly lowered his head and saw the T-shirt he was wearing, which was seventy percent new. Today, the whole family had solemnly donned their best clothes. This was also his best outfit, originally white, but now it had long since faded to a light gray. For the first time in his life, Du Weian felt a sense of embarrassment; later he would understand that this feeling was what the books referred to as "self-deprecation".

The table at home was filled with a variety of dishes, so fragrant that my younger brother stretched his neck and swallowed hard: "Grandma, can we eat a little?" Naturally, my mother did not allow it, her face stern: "No. You cannot be so undisciplined!"

Rui Rui scratched her head, as if just remembering, and smiled apologetically: "I almost forgot. The dessert is ready, and my mother asked me to call you all out to eat dessert"

At this point, Du Fanghua suddenly paused her words and gazed at him thoughtfully for several seconds: "Could it be that you have someone you like?"

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in this world

Su Jiani smiled and urged her to rest: "Be good, be good, go lie down on the bed. Although this young lady cannot do anything, I can still make some brown sugar water."

Du Wei felt a wave of indescribable bitterness in his heart, and he nodded: "Yes. Grandma, I know Huiyi, and I also know Ningxia." The old woman believed his words, slowly releasing the girl's arm, and joyfully said: "Really... you know Xiaxia, you know Huiyi..."

Du Fangliang said, "Since I have nothing to do, I might as well wipe things down. These tasks are not tiring. Hurry up and drink your ginger tea." She sighed lightly and continued, "To put it bluntly, your mother, that is, me, is just destined to be busy. I have been used to working hard in the past, and now that I have nothing to do, I feel like I am almost getting sick from idleness."

In those days, when I first visited their home, it was a family that didn't even have a decent toilet. Now, they have remarkably become the upper class of Qidao. What is the reason for this? It is merely because his aunt climbed into someone else's husband's bed back then

The person beside them could no longer bear it and spoke calmly: "Madam, no one wishes for such an incident to occur. She has already apologized, so please let it go. How about this: if you feel there are any issues or losses, shall we call the police? We can discuss everything once the traffic police arrive"

Su Jiani: "What happened?" Upon closer inspection of Ningxia, she indeed noticed that her complexion was unusually pale

Fang Liming gently held her son's hand and said, "Alright, I will go after I finish talking with your brother Wei'an"

Grandma Sun settled Grandma in the only sofa in the small living room, then poured some water and politely invited Du Weian: "Come, sir, please have a seat and drink some water. The house is quite simple, and there is not much to offer you, so please do not take offense."

Su Jiani carefully rolled up the loose sleeves of her knitted sweater and caught sight of the bandage covering half of her arm, immediately gasping in shock: "Is it serious? Have you seen a doctor?" She gently touched the bandage with her fingertip, feeling a pang of sympathy, "Does it hurt?"

While everyone was accompanying Rui Rui in play, Fang Liming entered the study with Du Weian. Fang Liming poured a glass of red wine for Du Weian and, after a long pause, asked: "Do you think Xia Xia will accept the scholarship offered by the school to study design abroad?" Du Weian replied: "Mr. Fang, do you want to hear the truth?" Fang Liming responded: "Of course." Du Weian slowly uttered two words: "No."

As soon as the middle-aged woman heard the police being called, her momentum diminished by half. She suffered no loss at all; rather, it was the other party's "little donkey" that fell to the ground, and she might even have to compensate for the repair costs.

"Grandma, I understand." After a long while, he gently said, "Grandma, I promise you." He is that ugly and unsightly scar. Once it appears, it cruelly reminds Ningxia of how her parents' marriage fell apart, how her mother died, and how her happy life vanished.

Surrounded by layers of people, Su Jiani relied on her face to push through, dragging herself along, saying "Excuse me" on the left and "Coming through" on the right, and finally squeezed into a position that was quite forward.

But now, that little wildcat from back then has grown into a graceful figure, no longer the innocent and naive girl from his memories. He once came across a passage that said when you fall in love with someone, every time you think of them, it feels like being struck by lightning. If what the writer said is true, then he must indeed be in love with her, for he has been struck by lightning countless times.

Grandmother: "Weian, although those matters are between adults and have nothing to do with you children, life is not that simple. What has happened is like a wound; even if it has healed, it will still leave a scar."

Du Weian said, "The mountain roads are difficult to navigate during the rainy season. You and Dad shouldn't go up the mountain to pick them yourself; just buy some from the neighbors." Du Fangliang was intrigued by the idea of going home, contemplating what to bring back to the mountain, and added, "Let's go visit your grandmother's grave... Now that we are all out, it's rare for us to go back even once a year..."

Every time Du Weian drove past the vicinity of Shen Ningxia's home, he would instinctively slow down and unconsciously search for her silhouette. Now, she resembled a hedgehog, making it difficult for anyone to approach her

Shen Ningxia smiled as usual, focusing on organizing the jewelry that had been disarranged, ignoring their teasing. But suddenly, she stopped all her movements. Shen Ningxia did not know why, but she was suddenly struck by inspiration, and abruptly turned to the several young girls who were selecting accessories and said: "You all leave. I am not selling anymore." She wore a stern expression, and her tone was quite impolite.

Du Fangliang smiled with relief and said, "Mom knows that you are filial." However, after speaking, she sighed and fell silent. Du Weian, who understood his mother well, knew that she was troubled, so he put down his bowl and gently asked, "Mom, what is wrong with you? Didn't you teach us since we were young not to sigh often, saying that frequent sighing would exhaust our luck?"

Du Weian supported his grandmother and walked slowly with his younger brother. By the time he reached the roadside, his father was already rubbing his hands and chatting with someone: "This place is remote, and the road has only been open for a year. When the road was not accessible before, we had to cross two mountains to reach the town..."

Huiyi, Shen Huiyi. This time, Du Weian heard clearly, as if struck hard. After a moment of shock, he stepped forward to support the elderly woman: "Grandma, I know where Huiyi is." The elderly woman's murky eyes suddenly sparkled with light; she looked at Du Weian and slowly broke into a smile: "You... you know our Huiyi... you know where she is..."

Seeing Du Weian remain silent, she added, "The Du family now has everything, except for the good marriages of you and Wei."

Grandmother suddenly interrupted their conversation by stroking her abdomen and exclaimed, "I am hungry. I am hungry." Sun Grandma replied, "Alright, I will go cook you a bowl of noodles." She went to the cupboard, took out a pack of biscuits, handed them to Grandmother, and apologetically said to Du Weian, "Mr. Du, could you please keep an eye on her for a moment? I am afraid that if she is not careful, she might disappear again."

Because distinguished guests were coming, the whole family got up early, including Grandma, who was not very agile. Mother and Father rose at dawn to chop firewood, boil water, and kill chickens, as well as to slice cured meat and chop smoked wild boar. Aunt Du Fanghua specifically went to a town several kilometers away to buy beef and lamb. Grandma took little brother Du Wei to the back mountain to pick fresh wild mushrooms and gather wild vegetables. He was responsible for cleaning the house inside and out. In fact, a thorough cleaning had already been done a couple of days ago, but Aunt said that city people are particularly fond of cleanliness, and there should not be a speck of dust in the house, so he had to ensure that the cleaning was done again early in the morning

He always remembers the day he met Shen Ningxia; it was a beautiful day with a clear blue sky, light clouds, and a gentle breeze

"If it weren't for the kindness of the Fang family back then... we... we..." Du Fangliang did not continue speaking

The old man understood him: "Weian, Grandma really likes you. She has always believed that you are extraordinary and that one day you will soar to great heights. You must remember to change, to ensure that your family lives well, and most importantly, to work hard for yourself. Study diligently now, work hard in the future, and strive to live well."

On the evening of the second day, Shen Ningxia went to the night market to set up her stall as usual. A stream of customers arrived, and within less than an hour, half of the jewelry at her stall was sold.

Rui Rui tugged at his hand, swaying it back and forth, unwilling to relent: "Mom said that desserts taste bad when they are cold. I want you all to go out with me to eat. " Fang Liming affectionately patted his hand and, with a sense of helplessness, got up: "Alright, we will go eat together."

A large red banner was hung outside the auditorium: Welcome Mr. Fang Liming to the donation ceremony. The lawn was densely packed with students who had come to pay their respects.

The low-alcohol voice bears no resemblance whatsoever to the remnants of my memory. That year, he was going through a voice change, and every time he opened his mouth, it sounded like a duck, unbearably unpleasant.

A series of delicate sounds echoed, as a handful of beads rolled down to the ground once again, accompanied by the rain, scattering in all directions

Du Weian was drying his hair: "Mom, Aunt Zhou can handle these matters. You can just watch TV when you have nothing to do, or go shopping or take a stroll in the park."

Du Weian saw a couple that matched perfectly; the man was mature and dignified, while the woman was graceful and poised. There was also an elderly gentleman with an elegant demeanor, holding the hand of a beautiful little girl. She was a little girl unlike any he had ever seen before. With her delicate pink face, bright black eyes, and long eyelashes that fluttered like stars in the dark night sky, she was enchanting. Dressed in a blue and white sailor suit, with white socks and little leather shoes, she appeared immaculate, as if sprinkled with diamond dust, radiating a dazzling brilliance. Her delicate pink face, bright black eyes, and long eyelashes that fluttered like stars in the dark night sky, she was enchanting. Dressed in a blue and white sailor suit, with white socks and little leather shoes, she appeared immaculate, as if sprinkled with diamond dust, radiating a dazzling brilliance

After a class that lasted forty-five minutes, Su Jiani checked the class group and saw that the richest man had indeed arrived. The unveiling ceremony had just begun, and the entire school was already in a frenzy. She insisted on dragging Shen Ningxia to the newly completed building to attend the ceremony

The middle-aged woman spoke very rudely: "Is there something wrong with your eyes? Are you colorblind? How could you run a red light this big?" Shen Ningxia did not want to stir up more trouble; after all, she had already apologized, so it didn't matter to say a few more words of sorry. However, despite this, the middle-aged woman remained furious, pressing on: "If an accident occurs, what good is your apology? Young lady, it's better to drive carefully; don't harm others and yourself! It's late at night, there's no need to rush to reincarnate!"

Grandmother could not recognize who he was at all. The elderly man had a tag on his chest, which displayed his address and contact information. It seemed that he might have developed dementia.

In an instant, everyone surrounded him singing the birthday song, and Rui Rui bounced around, as joyful as a little angel

Shen Ningxia got up and saw her standing in the small kitchen, flustered as she rummaged through jars and bottles. A wave of bittersweet emotion surged in her heart, deeply moved. This young lady, who had never lifted a finger in her life, was actually going to make her brown sugar water. In that moment, her heart was filled with tender gratitude: "In the cupboard on the right side."

Du Weian then took an orange, peeled it, and handed a segment to her. Grandma took it and stuffed it into her mouth haphazardly. As soon as she bit into it, she became angry again, spitting it out onto Du Weian with a "Pah! It's so bitter. Are you trying to make me die of bitterness!"

Not long after the event that completely changed the lives of the two, he went to another city to attend university. During the summer break of his first year, he found a summer job on Qidao. He was eager to see her, so he went to the ground floor of her grandmother's house

What is there to see? Aren't they just like ordinary people with two eyes and a nose?" Shen Ningxia said irritably

Grandma, like a little child, was jumping and making a fuss beside me: "I don't want oranges, I want noodles, I want noodles." Grandma Sun coaxed her: "Alright, the noodles are ready. I'll bring them out right away. You sit quietly and don't move." Only then did Grandma settle down quietly and obediently eat the noodles

At Luohai University

As soon as the voice fell, the dark-faced Yan Wang entered. Upon seeing the vast classroom with only a handful of students, his already expressionless face darkened even further. He coldly scanned the entire room: "Begin roll call. Those who are absent will be marked as truant"

Her hair was soaked, dripping water with a soft patter. Shen Ningxia picked up the last azure crystal in front of her and carefully placed it into her bag

Shen Ningxia said nothing and forcefully shook off that person's hand. The person looked at her, let out a barely audible sigh, and turned to help her "little donkey".

"Opening a business and yet driving customers away. How strange and perplexing. " Everyone wore an expression as if they were waiting to see a good show

The other party's vehicle finally came to a stop after emitting a long screech of the brakes

Rui Rui also placed a finger on her lips to make a "shh" gesture, and with a sly smile said, "It's a secret! No one is allowed to tell." Fang Liming asked, "What do you need from us?"

In front of the black piano sat a boy, around ten years old, wearing suspenders and a white shirt. He had striking features and was exceedingly charming. The audience listened intently to his performance, and when the piece concluded, everyone applauded enthusiastically

Had it not been for that day when they met face to face at the restaurant, Du Weian believed he would have continued this way. He would bury her deep in his memories, recalling her occasionally, with a faint reminiscence

In those years, she would personally send Shen Ningxia up the mountain every year. That elderly woman would always smile at him with affection and encourage him, saying, "Weian, you must study hard. Knowledge can change everything." She would specifically bring him some reference books and beautiful stationery that made his classmates envious.

Grandmother's voice was calm and tranquil, without a hint of turbulence... It was as if... It was as if she were merely recounting someone else's story. Yet, to Du Weiyan's ears, it felt like a thousand arrows piercing his heart! This tranquility was bought with how many tears! He did not know!

She turned and ran away, disappearing in the blink of an eye. On the concrete ground, one after another, lay the purple-red and black remnants of fruit, resembling ugly scars that seemed forever unable to heal.

It is said that Mr. Du Weian's name is quite strange. If he had a younger brother or sister, wouldn't they have to be called Wei Quan or Wei He? Haha, when combined, it becomes: United Nations Peacekeeping Forces... Su Jiani's gossiping thoughts are very active today

Du Fangliang slowly ceased the wiping motion in his hands: "After I heard you and your father say that you saw Ningxia last night, neither of us slept a wink..." Du Weian removed the last trace of a smile from his face

Shen Ningxia laughed heartily: "Su Jiani, when I say you are fat, you really get out of breath!" Su Jiani has a fair and tender oval face, and she is actually not fat at all. However, she has always hated the word "fat" and couldn't help but feel indignant: "Shen Ningxia, you are the one who is fat; your whole family is fat."

Everyone was amused by his childish words and burst into laughter. Du Fanghua smiled as she personally cut a piece of cake for her son, saying, "Go ahead and eat." Rui Rui happily took the small fork and started eating, completely oblivious to the chocolate smeared all over his mouth. Du Fanghua took a tissue and carefully wiped his face beside him.

Fang Liming patted his shoulder with relief and said, "Weian, if only I had a son like you." He paused, his tone lowering as he sighed, "I am getting old, Ningxia hates me so much, and Ruirui is still so young. As for Weihe, his abilities are commendable, but his temperament still needs refinement. The burden of the Fang family is truly heavy, and I appreciate your hard work.

Grandmother's eyes rolled around and pointed at the fruit bowl on the small dining table, saying: "I want to eat fruit"

As soon as Shen Ningxia stepped into the classroom, she sensed that something was amiss. The classroom, which should have been filled with students, now only had a few scattered classmates. Could it be that she had entered the wrong classroom? Shen Ningxia furrowed her brows and took two steps back, tilting her head to check the classroom number, when she heard her friend Su Jiani's voice coming from inside: "Ningxia, you haven't made a mistake. Come in!"

Du Fangliang's eyes suddenly lit up: "That sounds good. It's the rainy season in the mountains now. Your father and I will go up the mountain to pick some wild mushrooms, dry them, and bring them back. You love them the most. Every time you drink that wild mushroom soup, you can eat an extra big bowl of rice"

The heavy rain poured down like a deluge. Du Weian squatted in place, as if frozen, motionless as he watched Shen Ningxia squatting in front of him, picking up the small beads one by one.

Mother Du Fangliang was extremely nervous, her hands constantly rubbing her apron: "Finally, they have arrived." She looked around the shabby home, filled with worry, "Will they dislike our old and worn house?" The honest and dull father, with a dark red complexion, also showed signs of anxiety. Grandma, too, supported by her cane, came to the door. Du Weian hurriedly stepped forward, assisting her as they followed their parents to the courtyard gate. At this moment, the little aunt was like a joyful little colt, running down the slope all the way to the roadside. Du Weian quickly moved forward, helping her as they followed their parents to the courtyard gate. At this moment, the little aunt was like a joyful little colt, running down the slope all the way to the roadside.

Du Fanghua responded repeatedly, "Alright, alright. We will blow out the candles and eat the cake now." Rui Rui clapped his hands in joy and cheered, "Great, great, we get to eat cake now"

Du Weian bowed slightly and said: "My name is Du Weian, you need not be so polite. I am merely lending a helping hand."

After a while, she finally heard Shen Ningxia's voice floating in the air: "Who knows! There are so many students in the school, half of whom are female. Besides the two of us, anyone else is a possibility." Su Jiani found this quite reasonable and nodded in agreement: "That is true."

Shen Ningxia suddenly said: "Su Jiani, I am feeling a bit unwell and would like to go home. Please help me request a leave of absence this afternoon."

A middle-aged woman wearing glasses, who had almost collided with Shen Ningxia, also appeared startled and, still shaken, shouted in a loud voice: "Hey! Young lady, how do you ride a motorcycle?"

Du Weian gently placed his hands on her shoulders and said, "Mom, don't overthink it. Time cannot flow backward, and we cannot return to the past. Since it is already a settled fact, no amount of thinking will change anything."

Du Weian closely followed behind her, using his hands to create a circle of safety around her. He called out again, "Grandma." The elderly woman still did not respond to him; she looked around in confusion, murmuring helplessly, "Huiyi, does anyone know our Huiyi?"

Shen Ningxia, filled with resentment, packed a large bundle of items onto the platform of the "Little Donkey" and drove away in silence.

Shen Ningxia rolled her eyes, feeling quite helpless: "I am sure you are seeing things." Su Jiani pinched her arm: "Look. Just raise your head and you will know."

Many years ago, under the azure sky, she raised her hand just like this and forcefully swatted away the dark, sticky mulberries from his hands. Her eyes were wide and bright, filled with anger like a little wildcat ready to pounce and bite him: "I don't want it! Who cares about your things! Du Wei'an, your family is full of liars, a bunch of liars, a group of bad people. Du Wei'an, I never want to see you again! Get lost, get lost!" Du Wei'an, your family is full of liars, a bunch of liars, a group of bad people. Du Wei'an, I never want to see you again! Get lost, get lost!

Su Jiani exclaimed in surprise, her excitement rendering her speechless: "The richest person, the richest person..." However, Shen Ningxia kept her head down, completely ignoring her.

"Wei An, do not come looking for Ningxia anymore. Over the past year, Ningxia has finally managed to emerge from the shadow of losing her mother... For Ningxia, you are connected to her mother and all her painful experiences. When she sees you, she will be reminded of those painful memories. Ningxia has just been accepted into a new high school, and we are also preparing to move. I hope she can forget all the unpleasantness of the past and start anew." At this point, her grandmother gazed at Du Wei An and slowly said, "Wei An, Grandma knows you are a good child. I believe you also hope that Ningxia can forget the past and be happy, right?"

Du Wei's heart tightened: "What did the doctor say?" Granny Sun replied: "The doctor prescribed some medication, but it hasn't been effective. When one contracts such an illness, even billions in wealth are of no use. Moreover, we poor people have nothing to rely on."

"Weian, come with me, your grandmother has something to say to you." The grandmother led him to a nearby park, where she sat down in the pavilion with a warm and pleasant demeanor

Upon hearing this, Rui Rui clapped his hands in delight and laughed, "Daddy is the best, thank you, Daddy." His crescent-shaped eyes resembled someone very much. Fang Liming was momentarily taken aback. Du Fanghua pretended to be jealous, saying, "Oh, does Rui Rui mean that Mommy is not good?" Rui Rui shook his head vigorously like a rattle drum, saying, "Mommy is playful, Rui Rui did not say that. Rui Rui thinks Mommy is just as good as Daddy."

But fortunately, she is about to graduate. Things will get better!

Su Jiani then turned her anger into joy: "Alright, considering your sincere admission of wrongdoing, I will forgive you this time!"

The beads from the large bag had fallen all over the ground. Some of the strands had come apart, with individual beads scattered along the roadside. Shen Ningxia squatted down, picking them up one by one.

Du Fangliang sighed again, hesitating to speak: "Weian, I want to share a concern with you, but you must not tell your aunt." Du Weian responded with an "mm," already having a general idea of what his mother was about to say.

The brilliant summer sunlight shone brightly, and every subtle breeze on the street seemed to carry the unique heat of summer. Du Weian suddenly slammed on the brakes, and from his vantage point, he saw a familiar elderly man talking to a passerby. Although it had been over a decade since they last met, he recognized at a glance that it was Shen Ningxia's grandmother.

The "Fang Shenhui Knowledge Research Center," located at the Qidao University School of Medicine, is a twelve-story modern building equipped with the most advanced technological instruments in the world, including the latest simulation systems and high-end screen recording systems. The university states that the completion and utilization of the center will significantly enhance the teaching and research capabilities of the Qidao University School of Medicine

The boy exhibited a level of childishness that was completely inconsistent with his age. He respectfully bowed to everyone, saying: "Thank you, Dad and Mom, thank you, Uncle and Aunt, thank you, Brother Wei'an, thank you, Brother Weihe. Thank you for listening to my performance!" After saying this, he skipped forward, holding Du Fanghua's hand and acting cute, "Mom, Rui Rui is hungry, Rui Rui wants to blow out the candles, Rui Rui wants to eat cake"

Due to Shen Ningxia's movement, the white gauze wrapped around her arm was revealed. Su Jiani exclaimed, "Ningxia, what happened to your arm?" Shen Ningxia replied, "I accidentally ran a red light yesterday and fell to the ground, scraping my skin." She briefly recounted what happened last night and finally sighed deeply, "Alas, I guess my character is not good!"

As soon as she stood up, she felt a darkness before her eyes, and stars seemed to dance around her; it was likely that she had squatted for too long, causing her blood circulation to be impeded. Shen Ningxia closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them again, only to see that the traffic on the road had returned to normal, as if the accident that had just occurred had never happened. The windshield wipers of each car moved back and forth in a rhythmic manner, and every vehicle hurried by, indifferent to what had happened or was happening here.

Du Weian: "Okay, thank you, Mom." Du Fangliang smiled and reminded: "Don't dawdle. Hurry up and take a shower."

What is referred to as a road is actually a gravel path in the mountains. After the town government sent personnel to widen it last year, vehicles can barely pass through.

Du Weian buried his face deeply in his palms

After a while, Su Jiani turned around and saw Shen Ningxia still standing there in a daze. She couldn't help but stamp her foot and scold, "Shen Ningxia, how much do you really not trust me!" Shen Ningxia chuckled and then turned back to the bedroom.

The several girls exchanged glances with me, revealing expressions of surprise and evasion after being seen through. Shen Ningxia, with a blank expression, shouted: "Get going. Why aren't you moving away! Don't block my business."

Du Weian replied, "She is very well." Du Fanghua said, "A few days ago, Madam Qian invited me for tea. Although she did not say it explicitly, I understood her hints. They are quite fond of you. Since you think she is good, why are you unwilling to agree to your aunt's suggestion of pursuing a relationship with her..."

Shen Ningxia maintained a very good attitude, continuously nodding: "I am sorry, I am sorry." "Today is truly unlucky, encountering someone like you when going out... If there is nothing to do, please do not come out to harm others..."

The understanding of all this is accumulated gradually. Ever since she first visited his home, her parents would send her there every summer vacation. He, being the older brother, was responsible for taking care of her and Wei He. Thus, he would take them up the mountain to pick tea leaves, gather various wild fruits, pick mushrooms, dig for wild vegetables, and search for wild orchids and lilies. Occasionally, he would also take them to catch game, using stones to build a stove to cook the game. Traversing mountains and rivers, she always followed behind him, softly calling out to him: "Wei An Gege..."

Du Weian followed closely behind again. Shen Ningxia suddenly turned her head, filled with extreme disgust: "Don't follow me! Get away!" Du Weian stopped in his tracks, opened his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing.

Fang Liming nodded, took a sip of red wine, and changed the subject: "What is the current progress regarding the collaboration with Shengshi?" Du Weian reported on the situation and said solemnly: "Next week, I will go to Luohai to discuss with Jiang Zhengnan. If there are no issues, we will finalize it as soon as possible."

The several young girls exchanged glances, and one of them, seemingly the leader, spoke out indignantly: "Boss, how can you do this?" The others immediately chimed in: "Yes, I want to buy this."