03

It is Chen Suining and his newlywed wife

In fact, when the pain reaches its peak, one becomes truly numb. She struggled to recall the words that had been used in that newspaper.

As she uttered those words, the corner of her eye caught sight of that tall figure, holding the hand of the woman beside him, exuding an incredible tenderness. ... And she didn't even have time to tell him that they were so close to having a child, regardless of whether it was a boy or a girl, she had once hoped for it so much ... . ... She (he) could inherit that pair of clear, bright eyes from his father

Hmm. Xu Jianan nodded, offering a somewhat bitter smile, "It's not like I haven't been abroad before..."

One month later

He wrapped his arm around her shoulder, passing by Xu Jianan, and with a light and breezy demeanor, nodded to her, as if greeting her, yet also as if bidding farewell: "Hi, what a coincidence." Then his gaze naturally and smoothly left her, without any lingering attachment

Shen Rong is not a driver; he is Xu Yanhai's most capable assistant, almost akin to a right-hand man. Sometimes, Xu Yanhai even half-jokingly says that he resembles his own son

Where will you go

Chen Suining glanced at his wife with a smile, feeling quite pleased: "There is only one honeymoon"

In half an hour, Xu Jianan lowered her head to take a sip of coffee, when suddenly she felt a slight breeze swirl past her side. Instinctively raising her head, she unexpectedly collided with the tall figure that came into her view, leaving her mind blank—she didn't even notice the pain when a cup of scalding coffee spilled onto her hand.

... ... No, of course not ... ... Yes, I am not familiar with Mr. Chen.

Repeatedly reciting these sentences with the same meaning, until the staff arrived to rescue Jianan and escort her onto the plane

Xu Jianan did not dare to look back, nor did she dare to greet anyone. The courage to drive to a mutual demise on the day of the wedding had long since vanished. Her first reaction was surprisingly to turn away in self-deception, casually picking up a silk scarf that had been thrown onto her bag, wiping her already reddened hands one stroke at a time. At this moment, she resembled a small beast stripped of all its hard spines, crouching bloodily in the corner, merely existing in a state of numbness, breathing, and nothing more.

Little girl

The reporter smiled and said, "Although Mrs. Chen is right here, there are still a few questions I would like to ask."

Xu Jianan got out of the car. The weather was very cold that day. She was wearing a black shiny down jacket and carrying a backpack in royal blue and *图* book color. Her palm-sized face still looked somewhat unwell, but her steps were quick. Shen Rong took her luggage out of the trunk and silently followed behind her.

I am not his girlfriend

Indeed, it is "nonexistent".

Jianan opened her backpack, desperately searching for her headphones, but the sounds of laughter were still difficult to resist as they entered her ears, leaving her in despair. The man who once gently called her "little girl" was now talking about their honeymoon trip, his tone filled with sweetness

Jianan dropped her suitcase and walked step by step until she stood in front of her father, only to realize at that moment that Xu Yanhai seemed to have aged considerably. Her voice suddenly became hoarse as she gently called out, "Dad"

Before he finished speaking, Shu Ling had already frowned, stood up, and said: "I am tired"

I heard that Mr. Chen is currently at odds with Mr. Xu due to the marriage

Xu Jianan stared blankly as they left, knowing that he was doing it on purpose... He understood that the reporters would never treat her with the same courtesy as they did him; he wanted those scars to be laid bare once again.

Xu Yanhai held his daughter in silence, and after a long while, he finally said: "When you have played enough, come back... Dad will always be here"

Hearing someone call her name from behind, Jianan turned around to see her father's tall figure standing against the light. She knew he had a very important meeting in the morning, yet he still came.

"So the previous rumors were also just baseless speculation?" the reporter asked cautiously

Chen Suining's expression was gentle, as if he had guessed what the reporter wanted to ask. He casually said: "Go ahead, my wife is here, so I will take this opportunity to clarify"

I cannot conveniently comment on this. Today's journalists are too formidable. I do not wish for anyone to disrupt the world of the two of us. Moreover, my wife is very low-key

Indeed... She thought with a sense of melancholy that after losing the child in her womb, perhaps even her last tears had dried up.

Sitting in the spacious and bright VIP lounge, Xu Jianan ordered a cup of coffee, the warmth gently enveloping her chin. She casually picked up a magazine from the bookshelf, but the cover figure stung her eyes, as if she had burned her hand, and she hurriedly tossed it aside. Outside the glass window, planes were taking off and landing, and she suddenly felt grateful that she could escape this city; at least in this moment of embarrassment, she would not be seen by anyone.

The commotion behind him was quite significant; accompanying him were not only Chen Suining and Tu Shu and Shu Ling, but also seemingly a few journalists. Perhaps it was due to his usual busy schedule that even the brief waiting time at the airport was filled with several exclusive interviews.

He looked at her several times with some concern, and then whispered, "When you are out alone, be sure to pay attention to your safety"

The heavy industry enterprise of OME Group has just gone public, and Mr. Chen seems to place more importance on traveling with his wife

Xu Yanhai merely smiled, tidying her long hair with a loving gaze: "Little girl, go and have fun."

Is it because your wife is too 'low-key' that you feel the need to make a grand show of your marriage

At this moment, even if it is for her own dignity, she must strive to explain that everything is a fabrication.

Chen Suining stood up alongside her, speaking gently: "It's about time; let's get some good rest on the plane."

Well, let me put it this way, I have never encountered a woman like her, intelligent, gentle, and composed. You know, most girls nowadays tend to be somewhat superficial and vain. Chen Suining seemed to pause intentionally, his gaze briefly sweeping to the corner of the waiting room, and he quickly continued: "Therefore, I think if I don't take action now, I will definitely regret it in the future"

This is not her first time going abroad... However, in every previous instance, he would be waiting for her. What about this time? Xu Jianan smiled faintly, clearly feeling a sharp pain in her heart, yet she was surprised to find that she could no longer cry.

Feihai Airport

"I have quite a few rumors about me," Chen Suining said half-jokingly, finally turning his head slowly to focus on a corner of the waiting room. The figure sitting there had already disappeared; his starry eyes flickered as he fixed his gaze on the silhouette that had reached the door. He spoke, neither too lightly nor too heavily: "Miss Xu is right here, why don't you ask her directly?"

Chen Suining lightly pursed his thin lips, which added a touch of sharpness to his already handsome features. He pondered for a moment with a half-smile, then slowly said: "That is merely the media's fabrication."

She nodded vigorously, feeling a bittersweet pain in her heart—she truly was not a good daughter. At her age, she could only bring embarrassment and difficulty to her father, causing him worry. She took a deep breath, trying to make her voice sound calmer: "Dad, I'm sorry"

Xu Jianan smiled and said, "I am fine. Dad is completely at ease letting me travel alone."

He gently extended his hand and held Shu Ling's hand, their fingers interlocking.

"You should go back," she said to him, "there is no need to wait for me."

Miss