Chapter 10

He took a box down from the high bookshelf and handed it to her

If he has no feelings for you, why would he clip your photo into his diary and display it openly in his family album? He must be secretly hiding in his bedroom to take it out and look at you.

Xu Ke's heart skipped a beat, as she could not recall when she had taken a photo with Shen Muzhao

Everyone present, except for Shen Mu and Zhang Wanruo, was taken aback. These two actually know each other

Mo Xiaoxiao approached mysteriously and said, "In the past, when I told you that my brother liked you, you didn't believe it. This time, he sought out Zhang Wanruo, and I increasingly feel that it is true."

Can you truly accept his profession

Xu Ke smiled at Zhang Wanru in a friendly and polite manner, but Zhang Wanru remained cold and showed no sign of a smile.

Upon reaching the second floor, Mo Xiaoxiao closed the door and said indignantly: "Zhang Wanru is quite perplexing. She appeared very cultured when she returned yesterday, yet today she is acting so out of character"

I am not talking nonsense; he has a blank diary, but inside it is a photo, a picture of you and Shen Mu together

He was about to take the gift when Zhang Wanru stopped his hand, raising her delicately drawn willow-like eyebrows and looking at Xu Ke with displeasure: "Do you not know that a tie, being such an intimate gift, should only be given by a girlfriend or a wife?"

Moreover, Xinyu does not use this brand either. She cast a disdainful glance at the tie box, her expression one of contempt

In fact, the main character of this birthday party is Mother Mo. Mo Xinyu presented songs, flowers, and gifts, while a group of friends joined in to celebrate, bringing joy and smiles to Mother Mo.

Mo Xinyu forced a smile as he sought a way out, "If Wan Ruo does not want to come back, I dragged her back to the country to celebrate her birthday, and her mood is not very good"

Mo Xiaoxiao looked into Xu Ke's eyes and said enviously, "I have always thought that eyes like yours are uniquely beautiful, and I never expected to encounter another pair. Originally, I intended to give my sister-in-law a stern warning, but upon seeing that she resembles you so much, I couldn't help but be very polite to her. I didn't expect her to be so neurotic today"

Xiao Xiao suddenly brought up these old matters, which made her feel a bit embarrassed, so she quickly picked up a cup of tea and pretended to drink it

Xu Ke's face flushed, "Don't talk nonsense."

After the dinner, Mo Xiaoxiao was about to take Zhang Fei home and was planning to bring Xu Ke along the way, when Shen Mu said: "Xu Ke, my dad left something for your mother, you should go to my house and pick it up."

Mo Xinyu smiled brightly, "After not seeing each other for several years, you are being so polite to me, sigh."

However, the two did not speak to each other. Shen Mu and Zhang Fei were discussing something, while Zhang Wanru stood there proudly, draped in a fur shawl, holding a glass of red wine in her hand

Xu Ke looked awkwardly at the woman who resembled her, truly unable to understand how Mo Xinyu could be attracted to such an arrogant and impolite person

Xu Ke remained silent; in the past, her heart and eyes were filled entirely with Shen Mu, leaving no room to see anyone else

Mo Xiaoxiao and Xu Ke went downstairs and stepped out of the living room

While the three were conversing, the girl beside Mo Xinyu appeared quite displeased, her cold gaze brazenly fixed on Xu Ke, her expression haughty and indifferent

The three years of beautiful times were like a dream, he went abroad, Shen Xiaoshan passed away, and his mother returned from abroad, driving the mother and daughter out of Rong Residence, as the winds and clouds changed, all in the blink of an eye

At that time, Shen Xiaoshan returned after recovering from his illness, and the harmonious appearance of her newlywed parents was evident, while he, full of vigor and youthful charm, showed her great affection

Mo Xiaoxiao, with a serious expression, said: "Are you questioning my brother's sexual orientation?"

Xu Ke was momentarily taken aback

Mo Xiaoxiao asked enthusiastically: "By the way, don't you think she looks a lot like you?"

"Wan Ruo, what are you saying?" Mo Xinyu felt quite embarrassed and hurried to take the tie box from Xu Ke's hands, hoping to smooth things over

Memories seem to have been waiting here all along, waiting for her to unveil them. She suddenly felt that something deep within her began to awaken, growing with the wind

Xu Ke smiled apologetically and said, "When are you coming back, Brother Xinyu?" Back when he went abroad, she was so afraid of running into Shen Mu that she didn't go to see him off. Thinking back on it, she truly felt a bit guilty

The moment I stepped through the door, a vivid image suddenly leaped into my mind: the first time I came here with my mother, he stood under the corridor, watching her from a distance

This is what I discovered while tidying up my room

Mo Xinyu raised her eyes and saw Shen Mu and Xu Ke, clearly taken aback for a moment, and then walked over with the woman, smiling cheerfully.

Xu Ke looked at Mo's mother's happiness and sighed inwardly, thinking of her own mother, who was in poor health. She felt incapable of providing her with better care, and compared to Mo Xinyu, she truly felt a deep sense of guilt

Ugh, it's been two days since you returned and you're still adjusting to the time difference. I've never heard of anyone letting a time difference ruin their temper.

Xu Ke nodded: "It is somewhat similar, no wonder you insisted that I come to see her"

She bid farewell to the Mo family and, accompanied by Shen Mu, entered the Shen residence

Crossing the spacious courtyard, he walked to the corridor, turned on the light, and smiled back at her. The light was warm, and his smile seemed to be veiled in a layer of soft glow, causing her to feel a moment of daze, as if she had returned to many years ago

Xu Ke felt that Zhang Wanruo's proud and arrogant temperament, which seemed to disregard others, was completely at odds with the low-key and humble nature of the Mo family, and could not help but secretly think that Mo Xinyu lacked discernment

Zhang Wanru scoffed with a tone of cold sarcasm, "Who knows that you are acquainted, who knows that you are neighbors"

Xu Ke stepped into the corridor and immediately saw Shen Mu and Zhang Wanru standing together. Both of them exuded an air of nobility and pride, dressed in exquisite attire and possessing an extraordinary demeanor, which made them surprisingly well-matched.

Due to his profession, he has been on countless blind dates, faced numerous failures, and finally, I have had the fortune to meet him. In fact, he is an exceptionally good and outstanding person

Both Mo Xiaoxiao and Zhang Fei beside me displayed expressions of displeasure, clearly dissatisfied with Zhang Wanruo's attitude

Whether it is her sensitivity or overthinking, Xu Ke's intuition is that the two of them must have had a past or a story together in Canada

Mo Xinyu leaned in and said, "Let's go downstairs to eat."

How is Xiao Xiao and Zhang Fei?

A knock sounded at the door, and Mo Xiaoxiao said, "Please come in"

Mo Xiaoxiao looked at her in disbelief, "Did you not feel anything at all before?"

He walked into the study, where the window was open, revealing a vast expanse of lawn outside. A refreshing evening breeze swept past her and him. His breath carried a faint scent of tobacco, and she remembered that he did not smoke when he was young

Xu Ke blushed and said, "How do you know he is looking at me? It might be that he is looking at Shen Mu."

Xu Ke nodded, intending to quickly rid himself of Shen Mu and this young lady

Sometimes, filial piety also requires financial support. In the past, when she and her mother left the villa in Rongdi with nothing, they did not feel the importance of money. However, now she is increasingly aware of the sense of crisis. She is eager to buy a house to bring her mother over.

Xu Ke felt a bit bewildered by the attention she was receiving. Was she being neglected? Therefore, she hurriedly said to Mo Xinyu, "Brother Xinyu, you haven't introduced yourself yet"

Xu Ke found it strange; having never met before, why did she show a look of disdain towards her? Observing her exquisite attire and noble demeanor, she must be a wealthy young lady. Generally, rich young ladies are quite displeased when they encounter someone wearing the same outfit, let alone someone with a similar appearance, so their displeasure is understandable. Therefore, Xu Ke did not take her unhappiness to heart and handed the gift box to Mo Xinyu

Inside the box lay two items quietly. She cradled the box, and suddenly her nose tinged with a sharpness, her tears could no longer be restrained, cascading down.

Zhang Wanru shot a cold glance at Shen Mu and said, "Alumni in Canada"

Dear Brother Xinyu, happy birthday to you. The gift I hurriedly bought for you, please do not dislike it

Entering the room, the dust-laden years come rushing at me. The arrangement of the room is not much different from six years ago

Mo Xiaoxiao stood to the side, already feeling a bit impatient with Zhang Wanruo. She took Xu Ke's hand and said, "Let's go upstairs to talk"

Mo Xiaoxiao smiled mischievously: "Very good, very good. By the way, can you guess his profession"

The woman before me has a pair of eyes that are almost identical to hers, adorned with light purple eyeshadow, which adds a touch of allure to their clarity

Xu Ke nodded with a smile

Xu Ke smiled but did not speak

Shen Muque took the tie from Xu Ke's hand in advance and said lightly: "Just give it to me. I happen to need to buy one."

Just returned yesterday

Xu Ke recalled his clean and quiet appearance, complete with glasses, and casually guessed: "University teacher? Lawyer? Accountant?"

Xu Ke was taken aback; Shen Xiaoshan had passed away many years ago. Why was a relic suddenly appearing today? What could it be?

Mo Xinyu asked in surprise, "Do you know each other?"

Shen Mu smiled and said, "It has been a while."

Mo Xiaoxiao shook her head: "Doctor"

Her eyes are large, with double eyelids that are not very deep or heavy, as if lightly brushed with淡水墨. From a distance, they appear somewhat hazy, but when she widens her eyes, the double eyelids become quite pronounced, making her eyes look clear and bright, shimmering like rippling waves.

Xu Ke blushed and hurriedly said: "I don't have any - pictures - books."

Shen Mu nodded, appearing indifferent

Mo Xinyu smiled and asked Shen Mu, "When are you returning to the country?"

His gaze first fell on Xu Ke's face, and he smiled with a sense of wonder: "What a rare guest, Xiao Xiao, you have quite the influence, even Xu Ke can be invited."

Zhang Wanru, not wanting to be outdone, mockingly said: "Ha, when did Young Master Shen start using such a cheap brand"

One phrase that Mo Xiaoxiao often says is, countless men have been drowned in the waves of your gaze

"Brother, Xu Ke and Shen Mu have arrived," Mo Xiaoxiao called out to Mo Xinyu.

Xu Ke smiled and said, "Alas, the sister-in-law has always been the nemesis of the sister-in-law." She spoke from the heart, thinking of the one at home.

Xu Ke smiled and said, "Is it because of the jet lag?"

Xu Ke spat out a mouthful of tea. Mo Xiaoxiao understood and patted her on the back

Although Mo Xinyu has been abroad for several years, he is a very traditional and filial man. He adheres to the principle that a son should honor the hardships of his mother, and every year on his birthday, he must return to his home country to show respect to his mother

People are always particularly sensitive and vulnerable at night. She lowered her head, not wanting him to see even a hint of her being moved.

Obstetrician and gynecologist

Xu Ke never imagined that one day she would meet someone who looked like her, because her eyes were very special

Mo Xinyu said with a smile: "This is my girlfriend Zhang Wanruo, this is my neighbor Shen Mu, Xu Ke."

She immediately halted her recollections

She took the box and slowly opened it

How deep is the courtyard, with people gone and the building empty, leaving only dreams behind

That would be great, having a doctor at home is the best

Mo Xinyu stared with wide eyes, "Wan Ruo, why have I never heard you mention this!"

I went to his hospital. In other departments, the registration number reached over one hundred, while he sat alone in his office reading the newspaper and drinking tea. The female colleagues preferred to come the next day rather than consult him. His work was leisurely, just right for doing housework and taking care of the children at home later, and he was very considerate towards me