"Our marriage can end at any time."
"But I have to ask you, if she married you, could you guarantee her a simple and happy environment like the one she has now?"
"She might be willing to marry you, but you’re not mature yet, you can’t give her the life she has now."
He had family, relatives, friends.
Shi Mei wasn’t just foolish, she had also been divorced.
Lin Hang couldn’t resolve such pressures, and neither could Shi Mei bear them.
They were not suitable.
As Lin Hang listened to Shi Lingyan’s words, his face grew paler, and he subconsciously retorted, "How do you know if you don’t try? Her world is actually very simple, having me is enough!"
Shi Lingyan suddenly chuckled, "That was before."
The Shi Mei of the past was gloomy and introverted, severely depressed, and had attempted suicide several times.
All this was discovered after Lin Hang left.
Once, Lin Hang was her entire world.
But the Shi Mei of today was completely different.
"It’s still the same now, just give me some time!" Lin Hang looked at Shi Lingyan, his fists clenched, "You think she likes you that much? It’s just because you have spent more time with her, and you had the advantage of starting sooner, so she depends on you."
Shi Lingyan smirked, "Right, just like she used to depend on you, right?"
A dull pain in his chest.
In those days, Shi Mei was a lonely person.
It was he who had forcibly entered her world.
Later, he became her only one, yet he went abroad, leaving her alone.
Now, another person had become her only one in her life, yet he wanted to snatch her back.
Was that really fair to her?
Turning his head to look at Shi Mei, Shi Mei was already leaning on the couch, asleep again, like a little pink pig.
Shi Lingyan squinted, slowly exhaling a puff of smoke, and softly said, "Whether you truly like her or just want to make up, you should figure that out first. I don’t oppose you pursuing her or marrying her, but if she is not happy with you, she might as well stay with me as a child."
Lin Hang found it hard to look away, stared at Shi Lingyan, and said, "You treat her like a child, but she sees you as a husband."
"She doesn’t understand what a husband is," Shi Lingyan flicked the ash, "She learns whatever others teach her."
"Is that so," Lin Hang chuckled, "She knows much more than you think."
Shi Lingyan subconsciously glanced at the seemingly sleeping Shi Mei, and said nothing.
Lin Hang continued, "Just wait and see, I will provide her with a good living environment, I will take care of her. I must go now, farewell."
Shi Lingyan slightly nodded, said nothing more.
Shi Mei’s head rested on the arm of the sofa, her mouth slightly open, emitting soft snores.
Shi Lingyan grinned, "Little pig."
He wanted to adjust her head to help her sleep better, but as soon as he moved her slightly, Shi Mei woke up.
Shi Mei, bleary-eyed, looked around, "He’s gone?"
"He’s gone," Shi Lingyan lightly patted her face, "Get up, let’s go home."
"Oh." Shi Mei got up, her lips pouted high, "Christmas is coming, other kids get to watch fireworks, husband, will you take me to see the fireworks?"
Shi Lingyan paused for a moment, then said, "Who told you that?"
"It’s all written in books."
"You read all sorts of nonsense books," Shi Lingyan tapped her head, "You are not allowed to read those anymore."
Shi Mei pouted even more, looked at the broad back of Shi Lingyan, and leapt onto his back, shouting, "Then will you take me to see the fireworks? I also want a candlelight dinner!"