"No." Shi Nian awkwardly turned around, wiping away tears with the back of his hand: "...Actually, it was you who taught me something."
He took a deep breath, stepped forward, gently holding her shoulder: "If you’re willing, I’ll often come to visit Auntie, keep her company and chat. Just like today, I promise to only make her laugh, never scare her, okay?"
Shi Nian smiled through tears: "Continue pretending to be my middle school classmate? Should I get you a school uniform then?"
He laughed too: "Mm-hmm, it has to match the one you wore at Yanwu Square."
Shi Nian initially wanted to laugh, but then she thought about Yanwu Square...and her mood sank again.
Though the murder of S was solved and Jack confessed to his crimes, he wasn’t the one who killed Zhou Guanghan, nor was he involved in Nisha’s death. This update is available on novęlfire.net
She and Tang Yanqing initially went to Kangchuan University to investigate Zhou Guanghan’s case. Despite solving a case, they remained at a standstill from their original purpose.
The disillusionment in her eyes gave him an answer; he knew she was thinking about Zhou Guanghan’s case and, also, Nisha.
He then reached out to press her hand, speaking softly: "Come with me to a place, will you?"
Shi Nian didn’t expect him to bring her to "Tang Dynasty."
At this time, "Tang Dynasty" was already in operation, and the lobby was filled with people.
The blonde secretary in red glasses and a tight black dress saw Tang Yanqing and dashed over like seeing a savior, giving him a big hug: "Angel, you’re here! Save me, save me, let me catch my breath and have breakfast."
Tang Yanqing shrugged: "Couldn’t say no."
He then walked over freely, hugging a few ragged, fear-eyed Asian kids, playing with them in the hallway and lobby. He even carried a child with two streaming noses on his shoulders, transforming into a robot, and dashed forward with him, "charging ahead."
The innocent laughter of the children, combined with his boy-like laughter, was irresistibly—heartwarming.
Really hard to imagine, he also had such a side. No longer only that somewhat aloof, somewhat noble, distinguished scion.
The secretary finally gulped down her burger, choking and rolling her eyes, and gestured a fist toward Tang Yanqing.
Shi Nian, unable to bear watching it, hurriedly went to the water dispenser to fetch a cup of water to the secretary. She grabbed it quickly and gulped it down, finally breathing smoothly, thanking Shi Nian.
Only then did she recognize Shi Nian, and laughed: "Oh, it’s the lady driving the mini, dressed in designer clothes."
Shi Nian blushed crimson.
Tang Yanqing carried Xiao Mao over, feigning a fierce snort: "Who dares bully my person?"
The secretary raised her brow high, pointed at Shi Nian, then at Tang Yanqing, speechless.
Shi Nian, blushing, explained: "...Actually, the car and those designer clothes aren’t what I want myself. It’s just—it’s just that my husband wants me to dress nicely when I go out, so as not to lose face for him."
Having said it, she felt strange. Why did she need to explain this to a secretary she met only twice, who didn’t show a good face to her?
Or could it be—subconsciously, she wanted to explain this to Tang Yanqing?!
Tang Yan Xi happened to finish a consultation with a client, came out to personally see them off, and spotted Tang Yanqing, as well as Shi Nian beside him.
Tang Yanqing sighed deeply and called out: "Young Master, come in."
Following Tang Yanqing, she entered Tang Yan Xi’s office again, for some reason, Shi Nian felt especially nervous.
Nervous to the point where her hands and feet were cold.
Tang Yan Xi’s gaze fell quietly on her face from across the desk: "Meeting again, Mr. Shi. I’m not sure if your visit today is still about the previous case or if you still plan to take Mr. Tang to court?"
Shi Nian’s face turned crimson.
Tang Yan Xi’s gaze slowly moved to his brother’s face, speaking mercilessly: "Mr. Shi, I’ve changed my mind this time. I’ll represent you and definitely send him to jail."
Tang Yanqing coughed and bent over, searching for his voice like mad.
Shi Nian was flustered, waving her hand in embarrassment: "Lawyer Tang, thank you for your kindness, but I’m not here for that today."
Tang Yan Xi remained businesslike: "Why? Not suing anymore? I’m genuinely curious, Mr. Shi, what made you suddenly change your mind?"
Shi Nian was rendered speechless by the question and could only look at Tang Yanqing for help.
Thanks to Lan for the red envelope, Tong’s red envelope + monthly ticket + flowers, jianghua’s flowers,
4张: Shangshan Bingxin, lolitaxiao
3张: Shenlan Yeye, Tearless Yuer, xj0905, lizzy2008, Yu Wen Shu,
2张: Zhang Guilan, Potato Rings, wyydingding0528, vanish00000, 1881－－28388, xqxyq, yoksun70
1张: Mu Zi Gezi + red envelope, Shaoxie, drj0920, lisa_zqnb, moganqiuzi, tommazl, 1860－－26885, dadakangkang, cmeisme,
(To those whose names I haven’t copied, Su bows and thanks everyone~)