When the two returned to the Song Mansion again, it was already five in the afternoon, not too early nor too late.
Shi Nuan went straight upstairs, hoping to organize the books she brought back before dinner, and Song Yansheng didn’t stop her.
From their time in the dormitory, it was clear that this girl was a book enthusiast.
He rested downstairs, having just personally carried Shi Nuan’s luggage upstairs. Although it wasn’t much of a deal for a young and strong man like him, he was still somewhat tired.
He relaxed on the sofa downstairs drinking tea, and asked Aunt Hui if anything had happened at the Song Mansion this afternoon.
Aunt Hui replied that there hadn’t been any incidents, which made Song Yansheng feel slightly relieved.
Today was Chu Jingyun’s birthday. Back then, his mother pushed him to get married and have children, and Chu Jingyun, whom he’d known for many years, got along well with his mother.
So his mother really hoped the two of them could be together...
His mother’s obsession was too strong. If there had been any possibility with Chu Jingyun, they would have been together long ago.
It wasn’t possible then, and now that he had Nuannuan, it was even less possible.
But the old lady specially booked a hotel, just in case she called again to ask, so he asked Aunt Hui.
Now hearing the answer, he felt much relieved; the old lady had finally compromised.
Shi Nuan had been busy upstairs for over an hour. She finally sorted all the books and washed her hands before coming downstairs.
As it happened, dinner was ready downstairs. After a busy half-day, Shi Nuan was hungry as well. Song Yansheng was outside making a phone call, and Aunt Hui said it was from the old mansion’s old lady.
Shi Nuan sat in the living room waiting for Song Yansheng.
The call didn’t last long. When Song Yansheng entered, he saw Shi Nuan sitting in the living room, and couldn’t help but smile gently.
"Sorry for the wait. Let’s go eat!"
Shi Nuan stood up and said, "Okay!"
Dinner was quite rich, despite the absence of meat dishes, it was still different from lunch, showing that the cook had put thought into it.
Song Yansheng accompanied her in eating vegetarian, which made Shi Nuan feel a bit guilty. As Song Yichuan’s Second Uncle, by tradition, he didn’t need to observe the mourning period.
So, him eating vegetarian was not for the mourning period, but just to keep her company.
The dining atmosphere was smooth overall, except that after Song Yansheng finished his phone call with the old lady from the old mansion, he kept his phone with him,
resulting in his phone mysteriously ringing three times during the meal.
The first two times, Song Yansheng immediately declined the calls without paying attention, but the third time, he got up to answer it. About two minutes later, he returned.
His expression hadn’t changed, but Shi Nuan vaguely felt that this call was not simple.
Shi Nuan didn’t understand Song Yansheng, nor did she understand his feelings. The rumors about him were that he was mature, indifferent, handsome, wealthy, with few scandals, and of exceptional taste and manners.
But these were just rumors.
Shi Nuan didn’t imagine Song Yansheng as any kind of saint; a man approaching thirty without some history? She wouldn’t believe it.
For instance, building the Song Mansion five years ago at great expense—wasn’t it also for "building a golden house to keep someone beautiful"?
Shi Nuan considered herself unqualified to inquire about Song Yansheng’s private matters. Even though she was just his fiancée now, or even as his wife, she had no desire to pry.
From these interactions over the past two days, she felt that although Song Yansheng was shrewd and calculating, he was overall considered a decent man. f.re(e) w.e(b)nov el.c.om
If in the future, he could meet a woman he liked who also liked him, she would choose to let them be together!
That night was her first time, but what did it matter?
After all, the person she held dear in her heart had already left; wasn’t it the same no matter who the first time was with?
Furthermore, that night resulted in Song Yansheng saying he would "support" her, so she felt she wasn’t at a loss!
After all, except for her body, she really had nothing else now...
Yes, she, Shi Nuan, only had this youthful body left...