"I have class this afternoon, so I want to eat something light."
Xiao Anjing thought for a moment and said, "Right, I saw a healthy and low-fat restaurant last time. How about we go there?"
As he spoke, he opened the car door for Lan Yu to get in first.
Lan Yu didn't get in immediately. She looked at him and asked, "Are you here to find me at school because of that gossip online?"
"You saw it?" Xiao Anjing didn't deny it.
"Mmm, actually, you don't need to worry. I've seen through scum like him. No matter how much people make up stories about him and me, I won't pay attention." Lan Yu hesitated slightly and asked, "Do you… do you mind seeing that gossip? I'm sorry, it's my fault for affecting you..."
"You are wonderful, don't say that about yourself. The past is the past, why would I mind? What I care about is your present and future." Xiao Anjing hugged her and kissed her forehead.
Lan Yu was so touched she didn't know what to say, "Anjing..."
Xiao Anjing didn't give her a chance to speak again. He leaned her against the open car door and sealed her lips with his own.
...
Susu had a restless night and arrived at the studio early with noticeable dark circles under her eyes.
In her office, she picked up her phone several times, wanting to call Tianyi, but she never dialed. She happened to see news about Jia Nanfang online.
She felt surprised and astonished. Wanting to confirm if Jia Nanfang had indeed been apprehended, she sent a text message to Su Kangxi, asking him to call her back when he had time.
Within minutes, Su Kangxi called.
"Sister Susu, I apologize for not telling you about this from the beginning. The main reason was to keep things confidential and low-key before the person was caught, but I don't know why the news about Jia Nanfang was leaked online before she was even extradited..."
"Can it be confirmed that she's been arrested?"
"Confirmed. The police over there have apprehended her and are in the process of extradition."
"How did you find her, how was she caught, and where is Xiaoxiao?" Susu had a string of questions. "That child she had with her, will she also return to Lancheng with her?"
"A child? There's no child." Su Kangxi had reviewed the memo sent by the police over there, which detailed the entire capture process. There was no mention of a child.
Susu said worriedly, "If Xiaoxiao isn't with her, then where did she go? Is something going to happen to this child?"
"I'll ask the police over there again. I'll call you back if I get any news."
"Okay." Susu then asked, "Kangxi, did Tianyi know about this from the start? You always said you were drinking together back then, did you discover any clues?"
"Didn't President Qin tell you? We were able to catch Jia Nanfang thanks to President Qin. He found a manifest on Allen's ship, which had the address of a pharmaceutical company. Jia Nanfang was actually hiding in that pharmaceutical company."
"Okay, I understand." Her heart ached again.
Tianyi always liked to bear everything himself to shield her from harm.
He probably wouldn't tell her anything unless he was absolutely sure it was safe and secure.
"Sister Susu." Kangxi was afraid she would hang up and had some words he wanted to say to her. "I'm also very upset about Brother Sijie's matter. I completely understand how you feel. But as a man, I also understand President Qin's feelings. Don't hold onto this matter anymore, resolve the misunderstanding as soon as possible."
"Mmm, I will." Susu had been thinking all night about how to win Tianyi back. "I neglected his feelings and got stuck in sadness that I shouldn't have. Thank you, thank you for your reminder."
"It's nothing. We all need to get past Brother Sijie. We really should let him go, forget the past, forget him." Kangxi's words seemed to be directed at her, and also at himself.
"Okay, you be busy. I also need to think about some things properly." Susu hung up the phone.
She couldn't go and pester Tianyi to resolve the misunderstanding right now. She could only wait for the right moment.
Even if she were to go and explain to Tianyi now, disregarding everything, he wouldn't believe her. He would only think she was trying to appease him in a moment of irrationality.
So, no matter how sad she was or how much she missed him, she had to listen to him and let each other calm down for a few days.
At least Jia Nanfang's capture was good news. She didn't want to waste any more time at work and decided to focus on her own tasks first.
Two days later, Susu was working overtime at the studio. She returned home with Sophie.
As she entered the door and changed her shoes, she heard Tianyi and Xiao Xingxing talking in the nursery. Her whole body jolted. Had Tianyi returned tonight?
Chen Ma asked her at the door, "Has Madam eaten dinner? Do you want me to heat up the food?"
"No, I ate at the studio." She hurriedly put down her bag and rushed to the nursery.
Sophie watched Susu's eager back and unhurriedly changed her shoes, asking, "Chen Ma, why is President Qin back today? Isn't he very busy lately and not coming home?"
"No matter how busy he is, he shouldn't not come home." Chen Ma smiled at her and said, "Miss Sophie, your words are strange. Isn't it normal for the young master to come home?"
"Yes, yes, look at me, I'm not speaking properly. President Qin is so devoted to his family and so good to Susu. No matter how busy he is with work, he won't forget this home." Sophie quickly agreed with a smile.
Susu stood at the doorway, looking at Tianyi's slightly haggard profile, her eyes welled up.
Tianyi was holding Tiantian, watching Xiao Xingxing play with his younger brother, and nearby, he was telling Xiao Xingxing how to teach his brother to stack large blocks.
It was Xiao Xingxing who noticed Susu first. He ran over and hugged her, "Mom, you're back. Look, does this house I'm teaching my brother to build look like a castle?"
Susu touched his head and said, "The castle you're building is truly magnificent. I'll be at ease with you leading your brother in the future."
"I know you need to earn a lot of money and don't have time to accompany us all the time." Xiao Xingxing stood up straight and patted his chest, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of my younger brothers and sisters."
Susu couldn't help but hug Xiao Xingxing tightly. This child was always her thoughtful little angel.
Tianyi had also been watching her. He said softly, "You're back. Working late again?"
Susu let go of Xiao Xingxing, letting him continue to play with his brother, and straightened up. "Mmm, the studio's reputation is growing, we have more and more clients, and I've personally taken on quite a few designs."
Tianyi said, "Oh. I wish your career grows bigger and bigger."
Susu felt very wronged and didn't know what else to say for a moment. She managed to utter two words with difficulty, "Thank you."
Tianyi's expression remained gentle as he said, "You don't need to be so polite."
Susu was afraid that the tears she was holding back would fall unexpectedly. She said in a hurry, "You rarely have time to spend with the children, so I won't disturb you."
As she spoke, she turned to go upstairs. Tianyi called out to her, "Later, come to the study."
Susu turned back to look at him, moved her lips, but still couldn't speak. She only hummed in response and then fled in a hurry.
As soon as she returned to the bedroom, the tears she had been holding back uncontrollably began to stream down.