"She wanted to get into that man’s car. I watched them talking and laughing together. Lu Xiaoer hasn’t smiled like that in front of me for a long time..."
Song Lili’s hand rested on her lap, and to be honest, seeing Zhongli Wuzhi’s current state, she genuinely felt sympathy for him.
Many things are a matter of a single thought.
Before meeting Lu Xiaoer, Zhongli could be described as a playboy, his romantic affairs in Anlin are so numerous that they could not be fully recounted in a span of three days and nights.
He was the young master of the Zhongli family. Although Zhongli Yuting outwardly seemed to be the one who cared least about his son Wuzhi, those who knew just a bit about their internal affairs understood that Zhongli Wuzhi was indeed the most beloved cherishment in Zhongli Yuting’s heart.
Zhongli Wuzhi always acted carefree and at his own will; unpleasantly speaking, if you provoked him, he was indifferent to the consequences.
But most of the time, Zhongli Wuzhi was kind-hearted.
There weren’t many instances of the young master of the Zhongli family causing trouble outside.
After getting together with Lu Xiaoer, everyone remarked that Young Master Zhongli had changed significantly, seemingly becoming a different person from the previous Zhongli Wuzhi.
Song Lili could only refer to the memories from her past life.
The Zhongli Wuzhi before and after marriage indeed seemed like two different people.
The problem now was that Zhongli Wuzhi himself didn’t know what he wanted to do.
To break up, or to reconcile.
He himself was at a crossroads, unsure of which path to choose.
Song Lili couldn’t judge Zhongli Wuzhi and Lu Xiaoer’s relationship; at most, she could be a listener at this moment.
Zhongli Wuzhi remained silent, and she just sat beside him, accompanying his silence.
Despite the oppressive atmosphere, being with him was preferable to letting him be alone.
Time passed little by little.
Zhongli Wuzhi slightly bent forward, hands on his knees, maintaining that posture.
Throughout the evening, Song Lili went upstairs several times to pick up Wen Qichen, and each time she came down, she found Zhongli in the same pose.
She leaned on the sofa, neck stretched back in desperation... just hoping Wen Nian would return soon.
Unexpectedly, before Wen Nian’s return, Zhongli Wuzhi suddenly moved and spoke,
"I should head back."
His sudden speech startled Song Lili, but she quickly said, "Stay for dinner."
Zhongli Wuzhi replied, and then attempted to stand, but collapsed back onto the sofa.
He held his head, looking truly unwell.
"Just lie here and rest for a bit. Don’t push yourself. Wait for Ah Nian to come back. Maybe he can figure something out."
Zhongli Wuzhi collapsed on the couch, truly feeling the room spin, extremely uncomfortable.
He didn’t speak but curled up his body, looking like a lost child.
Emotions... really were grueling.
They could unwittingly consume one’s emotions, energy, and time.
Song Lili didn’t disturb him; instead, she took a blanket and covered Zhongli Wuzhi with it.
By then, his breathing had stabilized.
Wen Xun had known earlier about Zhongli Wuzhi’s arrival but was not aware of his heavy heart.
After finishing his tutoring and homework, he came downstairs, only to see Song Lili sitting by the sofa, gently patting Zhongli Wuzhi’s back... looking exceptionally tender.
Wen Xun was shocked for a moment, somewhat puzzled.
Then he heard Song Lili say softly,
"Just because two people like each other doesn’t mean they can be together... Ah Zhi, no matter the outcome, at least everything we’ve been through is real."
Wen Xun quickly covered his mouth, wondering what Sister Lili meant by those words.
Could it be... that Sister Lili likes Brother Zhongli, not Brother Wen Nian?
Wen Xun’s eyes widened in shock and horror at the possibility!
He couldn’t help but think...
How heartbroken would Brother Wen Nian be if he saw this or heard what Sister Lili had said...
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While Wen Xun was lost in thought, Song Lili had seen him and called out to him.
Song Lili stood up, approached Wen Xun,
"What are you doing standing here? Have you finished your homework?"
Wen Xun continued nodding.
Song Lili smiled, "Let’s go get something to eat from the kitchen."