Mature Man's Sweet Love: Volume 3

By Mu WanXi

Su Fan, who had just entered the workplace, was sent to the room of an old man by his superior. Su Fan, who had just entered the workplace, was sent to the room of an old man. What to do? This man had both power and power. The key was his looks and height. How was this an uncle?

It was even stronger than fresh meat! Many years later, he would press her, who was wearing a gorgeous wedding dress, into the fitting room. The cold glass pierced her bones, and next to his ears, he could hear his charming voice, "Little darling, you have to pay back the debts you owe me slowly!" Heavens, did she even need a small body like this?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Jul 14, 2020
• ISBN: 9781649910981

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CHAPTER 201 - A MAN LIT UP HIS LIFE

Jiang Cainan smiled and said, That's my problem!

Sun Mann didn't mind Jiang Cainan's coldness. She said something that shocked Jiang Cainan — We're getting a divorce.

Divorce? Jiang Cainan asked.

Sun Mann nodded and smiled bitterly. She took a sip of her wine and said, I remember what you said to me earlier. Sighing, Sun Mann continued, "I feel that I really, really deserve it! If you don't want such a good husband, then why are you running all over the place? In the end, he was left with nothing.

No one will ever wait for someone else! Jiang Cainan held the bottle and took a sip.

"Yes, I thought all this time, all this time, that he would not leave, all this time — and only in the end did I realize that all this was just my thought. You're right. No one will wait forever for another person. He's also a mortal! Sun Mann said.

Jiang Cainan looked at Sun Mann's expression and handed her a cigarette. Sun Mann took the cigarette and Jiang Cainan lit it for her.

Since we are going to get a divorce, why do we have to work in Cloud City? You're asking to be humiliated? Jiang Cainan said.

Sun Mann shook her head and sighed, I am a little unresigned! I always wanted to try one last time, but now, it seems …

In the bar, the female singer's voice, like Wangfei's, was singing, Love an angel's fault, in a devil's language, God winks in the clouds, and furrows his brow a little?

The first time I saw him, he was playing basketball with my brother. I was going to look for my brother, but I saw him in the crowd. You know what? In such a group of men, he is so dazzling, just like the brightest star, making everyone around him lose their light and disappear. Sun Mann's gaze became dreamy. The smile on her face didn't seem to belong to her at all.

His every jump, every shot, every pass and run, and his smile, so free, so confident, so dazzling — Sun Mann said softly, Angel? I think angels are nothing more than that. Afterwards, I often went to see my brother. Whenever he was there, I would go. I've never seen a man like him, and I've never been as obsessed with him as he is — Sun Mann smiled wryly as she picked up the bottle and took a few more gulps.

Jiang Cainan said nothing.

She could imagine how captivating he was when she first met Huo Shuqing. In her eyes, Huo Shuqing was just like that. She was so shiny, like a black hole, attracting all of her attention. Jiang Cainan didn't know how many outstanding men she had met in her life force. However, she couldn't explain why Huo Shuqing was so extraordinary that she was willing to give up on her pride and pursue him nonstop. However, he was always like that, maintaining his distance from her. Even his smile seemed to have a sense of distance. This distance wasn't because of his condescending attitude, but because of the distance between them. She could feel the distance between them.

In a place like Cloud City, no one knew where she came from, what kind of family she came from, or what she had experienced.

Many times, Jiang Cainan had always wondered why she had such a crush on Huo Shuqing. She had seen countless officials like him since a young age. However, why did he —

Maybe it was his eyes. The way he looked at her gave her a strange feeling, a feeling she couldn't describe. There was no flattery, no heat. It was calm like a clear spring, peaceful yet profound.

There is always a person who lights up your life, even if he is just a passerby on your journey.

"What's the point of telling me this? I don't like to hear it, Jiang Cainan said.

Sun Mann laughed and stubbed out her cigarette.

Don't you want to know who he likes? Since you adore him, isn't this a little bit of curiosity? Don't you want to know why he chose another woman even though he knew exactly how you felt about him? Sun Mann said.

Jiang Cainan smiled and said, You want me to find that woman?

Sun Mann said nothing.

I understand now. You went around in such a large circle just to get me to find trouble with that woman. How clever! As expected of Lawyer Sun!" Jiang Cainan said.

At this point, we can be considered allies, Sun Mann said.

Jiang Cainan stubbed out her cigarette, drank her own bottle of wine and laughed, I'm sorry, I don't like to be manipulated by others! If you want to find a puppet, you should find someone else!

Sun Mann looked at Jiang Cainan in surprise.

Who the hell are you? When Jiang Cainan stood up and walked over to her side, Sun Mann grabbed her arm.

Jiang Cainan looked at her and smiled. I like your husband's woman.

Sun Mann's hand unconsciously loosened as she watched Jiang Cainan disappear from her sight.

This Jiang Cainan was not what she looked like at all. After being a lawyer for so many years, what kind of person hadn't been in contact with? From these three conversations, Sun Mann's suspicion of Jiang Cainan had grown deeper and deeper. Even though she didn't know who Jiang Cainan was, she definitely had something to talk about!

Sun Mann, who initially wanted to encourage Jiang Cainan to use her to investigate the identity of the woman behind Huo Shuqing, had her plan completely failed! However, Jiang Cainan claimed that she would not be swayed by others, but she did not completely ignore what Sun Mann had said today.

Huo Shuqing wants a divorce? Why? Did he really have a lover?

In Jiang Cainan's eyes, Huo Shuqing was always endlessly attractive. She wanted to know if he was really in love with someone. If he fell in love with someone, she was willing to quit. If that woman was only his bedmate, then Jiang Cainan's motor would start to work. Even if she had to chase after him, she would catch up with him!

Of course, Huo Shuqing had no way of knowing what Sun Mann and Jiang Cainan were talking about. After his parents returned to the Rong City, his life became much easier — even though he knew Sun Mann was a problem, he didn't need to worry about it anymore. Since Sun Mann liked being in Cloud City so much, she could only stay there by herself. She could not stay any longer, so she left automatically. To fall out with her now was not a wise move at all!

Su Fann also heard about Sun Mann's situation in Cloud City from her colleagues in the office. She even saw Sun Mann walk in and out of the municipal government compound a few times. Was the presence of Madame Mayor really going to show like this? Show me, she can't do anything to people. Sun Mann had walked on one side of the road, the other side of the sun, and she had walked on the other side of the rain.

So what if it was raining heavily? After a heavy rain, there will be a rainbow. In her eyes, the splendor of the rainbow far surpassed the blue sky above Sun Mann's head.

Happy and blissful times always seemed to pass by very quickly, or perhaps it should be said that this sort of self-deceptive life would always pass by unknowingly like sand in the sand.

She and Huo Shuqing were now a couple. As long as he was in Cloud City, as long as he didn't have to attend those necessary social gatherings, he would try his best to come home to dinner with her every night and wash dishes on his own accord. Su Fann looked at the man who didn't even know how to turn on the gas. Now, he was washing the dishes with his sleeve. She had a strange feeling in her heart. Life, perhaps is such a flat, pots and pans, look at each other smile, you I Nong.

She knew he was fond of her, and apart from the arguments and crying they'd had together at first, they didn't argue about anything now. Even if he thought she was wrong, he would patiently correct and explain. Such days were so sweet and thick that Su Fann felt as if she was being held in the palm of her hand. Perhaps happiness had reached such a stage. Perhaps it could be considered the ultimate happiness!

However, the more it was like this, the more uneasy she felt in her heart.

Sometimes, when she looked at the ring on her finger, she would also look forward to the day she married him. But she knew very well what the reality was. A while ago, a deputy district governor of Yantai District divorced his wife, who ended up in the city and told him that he had a few lovers. Even the district governor's date notes were posted on the website of the municipal government, making them the talk of the city. If Huo Shuqing's divorce caused such a huge commotion, then wouldn't it shake the entire Jiangning Province? Every time she thought of that, Su Fann would recall Sun Mann's identity as a lawyer.

Sometimes, when she was bored, she would open some magazines and take a look. Occasionally, she would see a story about Sun Mann. Sun Mann, who had arrived in Cloud City, continued to write about her undefeated record in the legal world. Looking at the large photo of Sun Mann in the magazine, her temperament was in no way inferior to the celebrities on other pages. Her wavy hair fell over her shoulders, and in some of the photographs she wore glasses that made her look serious, and in others she wore a smile that made people forget her status as a lawyer. Su Fann discovered that Sun Mann's attire was very particular. Every picture was matched differently, from her clothes to her shoes, even her brooch and earrings, they all seemed to be matched carefully. If Sun Mann wasn't Huo Shuqing's wife, she would definitely treat Sun Mann as her idol. Right now, even though Sun Mann was still Huo Shuqing's wife, Su Fann could not ignore the envy and respect she naturally had for Sun Mann in her heart. Compared to Sun Mann, she felt that she was nothing. She even had to take the driving test twice. If it were Sun Mann, not to mention a one-sided bridge, she would be able to even step over the bridge without doing anything.

Sometimes, she would wonder why Huo Shuqing and Sun Mann had been living peacefully together all these years, and why did it turn out like this? Huo Shuqing must also like Sun Mann's career woman, or else she wouldn't say that she didn't want to get a divorce until today. But why couldn't she, Su Fann, be like Sun Mann? It wasn't that she didn't have a job, but her job seemed to be a tool for her to earn a living, not a career!

In reality, this intense happiness always made Su Fann feel as if she was in a dream. She was afraid that she was just dreaming. If she wasn't, why would she be with such a perfect man like Huo Shuqing?

As she watched him sitting beside her, cutting her nails, Su Fann unconsciously rested her head on his arm.

Don't move, or your fingers will be cut off. he warned.

Su Fann smiled, obediently not moving, allowing him to take her hand and carefully cut her nails. After all, he had never cut anyone's nails, and although he had only cut her nails for the past two months, he had not done so many times and he was not very skilled at it. Every time he cut her nails, she had to concentrate all her energy on working with him, and every time she finished, she felt as exhausted as if she had run an 800-meter test. To be able to cut her fingernails to such an extent, she also felt that Huo Shuqing was invincible!

I have a question. Can you answer it? she asked quietly.

CHAPTER 202 - I JUST WANT TO SEE HIM

He glanced at her and continued to hold her hand.

If it's a very strange problem, then forget it. You and I have a generation gap, he said.

She smiled and said after a while, Why do you like me?

Huo Shuqing stopped and looked at her.

After a long while, he finally kissed the side of her face and said, I don't know either.

Su Fann pursed her lips into a smile and kissed his face the moment he let go of her.

What are you laughing at? he asked, smiling at her.

She shook her head and said, I don't know, it's just, uh, she thought about it, Actually, I've also thought about this question and didn't know how you would answer it, so, I really, really want to know, you … After pausing for a moment, she continued, When you say it like this, I, I'm very, very touched. Hence …"

Silly girl! He touched her face, pressing his forehead against hers. Don't think of anything.

Su Fann nodded.

Time passed by on Su Fann's fingertips.

Soon, the National Day holiday would arrive.

Su Fann received a call from her family. Her parents wanted her to come home. They didn't know if she had any arrangements.

Su Fann had never returned ever since she came home to find out about her background. Now —

In fact, she really wanted to go somewhere else with Huo Shuqing during this vacation. She really wanted to hold hands with him in the crowd and recklessly love each other. However, Huo Shuqing had not written to her until September 30th. He could not even guarantee that he would be free during the holidays.

However, on the afternoon of the 30th, Su Fann received a phone call from Huo Shuqing. She said that he could rest for a few days during the holidays, but he had to return to Rong City because her parents had called him.

At that moment, Su Fann's heart instantly dropped.

She knew she shouldn't have been so petty, shouldn't have taken him for herself, and he had his family and friends. In Cloud City, he had tried to be with her, even though they couldn't be like normal lovers, even though he had a lot of things to do, from morning to night, Monday to Sunday, sometimes even when he got home he would be called, and when he came back she would be asleep. However, it was she who took up most of Huo Shuqing's rest time.

Mm, I got it. When are you leaving? she asked.

The plane ticket is already booked. We'll leave tonight. No, he said.

She answered with an Oh and then went silent. Hearing that someone was talking on his side and it was Feng Jihai's voice, Su Fann hurriedly said: Then you go ahead and busy yourself! I'll wait for your return!

Wait a minute! He stopped her from hanging up the phone and said, What about you? I haven't said what you're going to do these days.

Uh, shopping or going home. No, she said.

Okay, I'll call you before I get back. He hung up.

Feng Jihai came in to tell him that he would be going to the city council to participate in tonight's National Day celebration. The so-called celebration was just an invitation to the retired city leaders and the best representatives from all walks of the city to come to the celebration dinner and watch the show. Usually, it would end at 8: 30, while Huo Shuqing's plane would take off at 9: 30.

Su Fann knew that he was at the city council tonight, and she also checked the time of the flight to Rong City tonight. There were several flights, and she didn't know when he would leave, so she couldn't ask him.

The sky outside had turned from blue to orange, to black. When the night sky was full of stars, he had yet to appear.

She wondered if she had missed him, if he had come to the airport from another way and she had not met him, and had been waiting near the security checkpoint. No matter where he came from, he would have to pass through the security checkpoint to get on the plane.

Su Fann had never thought that she would one day do such a foolish thing, and only now did she realize that this was not a story.

Time slowly flowed on until she saw that familiar figure. She saw him walking towards the security checkpoint, but she was talking to someone beside her and didn't see her at all.

Su Fann's heart leaped to her throat. She wanted him to see her, but was afraid. If he saw her and asked her what she was doing here, how would she answer?

However, before she could make up her mind whether she should walk to his side or not, Sun Mann appeared in Su Fann's eyes, and Sun Mann saw her even earlier than Huo Shuqing — —

Eh, that, isn't — — Sun Mann couldn't help but feel surprised and said to Huo Shuqing.

When Huo Shuqing followed Sun Mann's line of sight, she saw Su Fann near the security checkpoint!

No one had expected such a scene to occur, whether it was Huo Shuqing or Su Fann.

In Su Fann's imagination, she had come to the airport just to see him. She had watched him walk past the security checkpoint and watched him board the plane. However, she hadn't thought that Sun Mann would be with him. She thought they weren't together.

As for Huo Shuqing, she had never expected that Su Fann would come to the airport. He was very clear on the reason why she was here. In his heart, he was suddenly moved and overjoyed. At that moment, he really wanted to run over and hug her, but …

Su Fann's eyes were suddenly filled with tears. She's not a good actress, she can't control her feelings, once the tears come out, she will stop.

However, she still realized who was in front of her and that her actions would make Sun Mann suspicious. She hastily wiped away her tears and squeezed through the crowd, walking quickly towards him and Sun Mann.

"Mayor Huo, Lawyer Sun, Director Feng, she greeted them one by one.

Huo Shuqing didn't say anything, but Sun Mann looked at Su Fann and smiled, Why do you seem to be crying? Are you sending someone off?

Su Fann forced out an awkward smile and said, Yes, I just … I just went in.

Sun Mann noticed the ring on Su Fann's finger and asked, Is it your husband?

Su Fann froze for a moment. Her peripheral vision landed on Huo Shuqing's body, and she was at a loss as to how to reply.

I'm so envious of you. Being young is good. It really makes one sad to be separated from your newlyweds. Sun Mann said.

Feng Jihai saw that Huo Shuqing didn't say anything, so he wanted to save her, but he couldn't say anything. What if he said something wrong? Everything in the world, how could there be such a coincidence? Coincidentally, this was too much of an exaggeration!

It's getting late, why are you going back? Huo Shuqing asked Su Fann.

We'll be fine on the bus. I've asked, as long as it's full, we can leave. There's always a car. Su Fann said hurriedly.

It was good enough to see him! Su Fann thought.

Lawyer Sun, Mayor Huo, goodbye. I wish you a happy holiday. Su Fann finished her sentence and was ready to leave.

Sun Mann said goodbye and pulled Huo Shuqing's arm towards the security check. Su Fann stopped and turned around to look in the direction they had left. She saw his back, saw his back, and turned around.

His gaze passed through the crowd and landed on her. Su Fann wanted to turn around and leave, but she couldn't move her feet.

The surroundings were filled with the hubbub of people, but in her world, there was only his voice.

Su Fann watched him walk past the security checkpoint and disappear. She smiled bitterly and sighed before walking to the exit of the terminal.

He was going back to spend the holidays with his family, leaving her alone in the city.

The sky above her head was so deep that it seemed endless. Stars were twinkling, as if they wanted to suck in her loneliness. But she knew that without him the loneliness would only grow.

In the fall, the airport night wind blew and sneezed several times. It's said that sneezing means someone is thinking about you. Su Fann usually didn't believe him, but at this moment, she was willing to believe him.

He would miss her, he would, she knew!

His cellphone rang. Outside the terminal, there were many people, but it was still night. The sound was much quieter than it had been during the day.

When Su Fann heard this, her hand trembled as she pulled her cell phone out of her coat pocket.

On the blinking display was his number, the one that belonged to her.

At this moment, tears that he had swallowed previously gushed out of his eyes.

She wiped her eyes with her hand, cleared her throat, and pressed the answer button.

How are you? His voice seemed to have traveled through thousands of mountains and rivers to reach her ears.

She nodded and said, Yes. Are you on the plane?

There's still some time before I register. He looked at the dark sky outside the giant glass wall and said.

Take care! No, she said.

The voice of the radio came over the phone. It sounded like a notification for boarding.

Hurry up and board the plane, it seems like time is almost up, don't be late! she said quickly.

He did not move. He licked his lips and said, I did not expect you to send me off.

I, I'm fine, just — she lied.

I'll be back as soon as I can. Wait for me, he interrupted, hearing her lie.

Alright, I'll wait for you!

Xuechu — he called softly.

En!

"I love you 1

Su Fann looked up at the night sky. The lights on the wings of the plane were flickering, as if they couldn't be distinguished from the starlight.

I know! She closed her eyes, tears streaming down them.

Wait for my return!

She nodded and hung up.

I want to say, you stay with me, okay? I can't bear for you to leave. Without you, what should I do? But she couldn't say that at all. She only had him, he, and home! As for her …

Standing against the pillar, looking at the distant sky, she remembered the first time she came to the airport with him to send Tong off. At that time, she had never thought that they would reach this step, that they would be so irreconcilable.

Exclusive?

When the word popped into Su Fann's head, she was shocked.

She, she actually thought …

How could this be?

Hadn't she always told herself she couldn't think like that? Didn't he always say that as long as he was happy? Why, why did she —

Su Fann could not understand what she was feeling. She did not know why, but she forgot to say that love was selfish. It was selfish to the point that it rejected all other emotions in the world!

CHAPTER 203 - THINKING MAKES HER CRAZY

Su? A familiar voice suddenly sounded, causing Su Fann to hurriedly turn around.

It was Feng Jihai.

Feng, Director Feng? Su Fann asked hurriedly.

Ever since Huo Shuqing had officially moved in with Su Fann, Feng Jihai had gone there to see her, and Su Fann had always felt embarrassed.

Mayor Huo told me to send you back. I was looking for you just now, but I didn't expect you to be here. Let's go back! Feng Jihai said.

Su Fann thanked him and followed him to the parking lot

On the way back, Su Fann kept looking outside the car, at the dark mountains. There were no lights.

You're not going out for the holidays? Feng Jihai asked.

There are too many people, so I won't go out. she answered, and then asked, And you? It's rare for you to take a break —"

Go back home and visit your parents. Take your wife and children to play in the city for two days. I don't think we have much time. Feng Jihai said.

Everyone is going home to see their parents! Su Fann sighed.

What about you? Not going back? Feng Jihai said.

He should be going back to visit his parents.

Right now, the relationship between Su Fann and Huo Shuqing was already set. Feng Jihai, on the other hand, didn't know what to talk about with her. Su Fann, on the other hand, seemed to be completely focused on Huo Shuqing, who had already left the Cloud City.

The car quietly drove into the city.

Returning to the empty house, Su Fann lay down on the sofa. Thinking back to when she saw Huo Shuqing and Sun Mann at the airport, she felt so regretful. Why would she be crying? Actually, he still didn't want him and Sun Mann to appear together! He and Sun Mann hadn't seen each other much during this period of time, so why was she still so unsatisfied?

Huo Shuqing sat by the porthole and watched as the lights on the ground grew further and further away. Gradually, it became pitch black in her vision. Su Fann's appearance appeared on the windowpane.

Just now, when he was at the entrance, he suddenly wanted to turn around and go back to her side. However, the staggering figure of a couple in front of him made his heart sink.

His parents had left the Cloud City for almost two months, but he had never gone back to visit them. Occasionally, he would call and ask them, but both his parents told him that everything was fine at home.

He was still the son of his parents! Even if his parents didn't say anything, he could still hear them wanting to see him and stay with him for a while longer. If it wasn't for this, how could he have separated from Su Fann so easily? Sigh, that guy actually went to the machine to sing …

Huo Shuqing didn't know if she should laugh or sigh. She was always so childish!

However, her unwillingness to part with him made his heart still more filled with happiness. The person he loved placed him in such an important place in his heart. If this wasn't the greatest happiness of his life, then what was it? Hadn't he been waiting all these years to find this person?

The night outside the window seemed to have become less lonely and depressing. It was one of the most unique experiences of Huo Shuqing's flight in so many years. Lonely and far away at the same time, but with the increase of distance but also exponential increase of longing.

He really wished that he could return to Cloud City as soon as possible!

Sun Mann, who was sitting next to him, didn't know what Huo Shuqing was thinking. However, the satisfaction on his face was unfamiliar to her.

You look good these days, she said.

You're not bad too! He glanced at her, turned on his earphones, and began to listen to the music.

Sun Mann was hurt by his attitude. She had been waiting for him to come home for more than a month, even though she would occasionally go to the office to stop him. However, he had never brought her to a social event, even if it was an occasion where his wife was supposed to be present. She did not know that he was using the excuse that she was busy with work, and his excuse was believed by everyone else, because the news that Sun Mann had become a top partner in a well-known law firm in Jiangning had long been known by the community. There were even quite a few people who had gone there because of her name.

Sun Mann never thought that her work in Cloud City would actually go much more smoothly than her work at Rong City. Perhaps it was because the competition here wasn't that great, or perhaps Huo Shuqing's influence in the Jiangning Province had truly surpassed the one at East China Province. However, no matter what, Sun Mann was somewhat regretful that she had come so late.

They didn't speak again until the plane landed.

The two of them each took their luggage while Huo Shuqing went to her own parking space to get her car. Sun Mann watched his back and walked towards the taxi stand with a wry smile.

Hey — He called to her, and Sun Mann stopped and looked back at him.

I'll send you off! Sun Mann looked at him and followed his footsteps.

The car was speeding along at high speed at the airport, and the interior of the car was still silent. Sun Mann looked at the side of his face and could only sigh bitterly in her heart.

Where are you going? I want to go back to my parents' place. Huo Shuqing said.

Sun Mann had originally wanted to return home, but seeing his cold attitude, she said, Since I'm back, I should go visit my parents. Let's go together.

Huo Shuqing didn't answer.

When the two of them returned to the Huo Family, Huo Shuqing's parents were still awake. Even though their son Daughter-in-law had arrived at the same time, the elderly couple were still surprised.

Clean up early and go to sleep! Xue Leeping said.

At night, Sun Mann still slept on the bed in their bedroom, while Huo Shuqing went to sleep on the sofa in the study.

Sun Mann now understood. If he really didn't even have the thought of putting on a show, then she —

During the holidays, she would spend time with her parents and family, as did Huo Shuqing. His parents had been better since summer, and his family was in much better spirits when they went out. Sun Mann returned home on the day of National Day to visit her parents and make an appointment with her old friends. However, on such days, even her friends would accompany her family on their travels.

However, being alone did not only belong to Sun Mann. Su Fann, who was in Cloud City, was also soaked in loneliness. Even though she had received calls from him ever since he had arrived at Rong City and there were still many messages, she still said that the world was getting smaller and smaller. It was as if no matter where the world was, as long as she had a phone, there was no distance. However, no matter how powerful the phone was, the two of them couldn't touch each other.

Huo Shuqing didn't know that Su Fann had lost sleep the night she left.

She held his pillow, full of his smell, and the more she did, the more she missed him.

She didn't sleep the whole night, but the next day, she was abnormally clear-headed. Every corner of the 200-square-meter house had been wiped clean by her, even if the hour worker had come yesterday to clean.

Sweat seeped from her hair and skin. She raised her sleeve to wipe it away. What landed on the floor was rubbed hard by her, as if she was going to wipe away the color of the floor.

Crazy! She felt that she had really gone mad. Why, why did she do this? It wasn't as if she had never been separated from him before, so why was she unable to bear it now? Why? Who could tell her what was wrong? What was going on?

Sitting on the floor, leaning against the wall, Su Fann covered her face, tears flowing from her eyes. She didn't know why she wanted to cry, but why couldn't she?

Huo Shuqing, I miss you. I miss you. I want you to be with me every single moment of every night. I want to see you the moment I open my eyes. I want to reach out and touch you!

Am I too greedy? Am I being too selfish? But, Huo Shuqing, can you tell me how I can keep you out of my heart? If I can't stop you, how can I live in peace?

The orange light of the setting sun shone on the pure white curtain, and the dark petals of the curtain cast long shadows on the floor.

His phone rang again.

She reached for it. It was his text again.

The maple leaves of the autumn hut are very beautiful, and are beginning to turn yellow.

Today, he seemed to be very busy. He went to several places and saw a lot of people. At each place, he would send her a message, describing her surroundings and her feelings in a few short words or sentences, each of which was filled with love.

Maple Leaf? Cloud City also had beautiful maple leaves, she wanted to see them with him.

She did not reply. She did not reply to any of his messages. What could she say? Are you having fun? And he didn't seem to feel too uncomfortable about her not replying. Whether she replied or not, he still did.

The shadow of the peony petal on the curtain grew thinner and thinner. Su Fann reached out to touch it, but abruptly withdrew her hand.

An hour later, her figure appeared in the city. The flight to Cloud City during National Day was very tense and it was extremely difficult to buy a plane ticket. She knew that even if she waited here, she wouldn't necessarily have a plane ticket. "But I have to try. Maybe I'll get a refund?

As the night fell over the land, Su Fann realized that Huo Shuqing had left on the same plane the night before. At that moment, the same flight carried her back to him.

When she got off the plane, she didn't know where she was going.

This strange city was the place where she had been abandoned, the home of the people she loved, and where should she go now? Go to him?

The airport bus sped through the dark streets towards the city center. Everyone in the bus seemed to have a destination, and Su Fann's destination was unknown. She didn't know where Huo Shuqing lived. With such a big city, this city that was even more prosperous than Cloud City, where should she go from here?

The airport bus finally stopped and everyone got off. Only then did she get out of the car.

The moment his feet landed on the ground, the rich fragrance of the flowers penetrated his heart.

What flower would it be at this time?

Her curiosity had been completely suppressed by longing, causing her to not be able to find the source of the fragrance like she usually did.

Huo Shuqing, where are you? Where are you?

She knew it was getting late, but there were still many people walking aimlessly through the streets. Perhaps she should find a place to stay. Even if she wanted to find him, she would have to wait until daybreak!

He remembered that Aunt Zhang had once told her that Huo Shuqing's parents lived in a district of the Rong City City Committee. Since he was here to visit his parents, it should be normal for him to live in his parents' home!

Even though she didn't sleep the whole night, Su Fann didn't want to find a hotel to rest. She only came here for one purpose, and that was to find Huo Shuqing. How could she waste time?

After inquiring a lot of people, he went to a few of the families that they mentioned about with the Rong City city committee, but he could not find the place similar to the villa complex that Aunt Zhang had described.

The lights of the MRT passed through the city, casting long shadows on the windows. Rong City was a tourist city, and even at night, the carriage of the MRT was packed with people. Su Fann got out of the car and went to look for the villa that was said to be owned by the Rong City city committee.

With his feet outside the district, a strong fragrance of flowers wafted into his nose.

The autumn wind blew, lifting her scarf. It seemed as if something had fallen from the night sky.

She extended her hand, and a small petal landed on her palm.

When he looked up, all he could see were the petals dancing gently in the wind.

So beautiful, I really want to watch this scene with him, I really want to —

Behind her, the sound of a car horn rang out. Su Fann turned around and saw —

CHAPTER 204 - SHE LOST HER LIFE IN HER HANDS

At that moment, how she wished that the person she turned around to see was him! If she really wanted that kind of miracle, how many years would she have to pray in front of the Buddha?

Since there was no miracle in the world, since he did not even know that she would travel thousands of miles to reach the Rong City, how could Buddha let him see her?

The sound of a car horn pierced her ears sharply, and the headlights, which could almost blind her, shot towards her.

Su Fann forced a smile and sighed. She then moved to the side and the car drove past her with a Hua sound. At that moment, the rolling gate of the residential complex was opened.

Watching the rolling gate slowly descend, Su Fann couldn't even move her feet as she looked at the distant lights.

What was she trying to do? Wandering outside his house at night?

Su Fann, did you forget that he came back with Sun Mann? If they came back together, they might live here together. You wanted to see him, but did you forget that you could still see Sun Mann? Didn't you always say to stay away from Sun Mann? We ran into each other at the airport last night. If we were to meet again today, do you think Sun Mann would not suspect us? If Sun Mann suspected —

Her steps, heavy as they were, gradually became distant from the person she loved, away from his home.

The petals of the osmanthus flowers danced in the night wind.

Whether it was fated or not, no one could say. As Huo Shuqing's car drove slowly down the scented street, he could see the blue scarf floating on the sidewalk on the other side of the street. How he knew that the owner of the scarf had just left the rolling gate.

The wheels of the carriage slid past, and the petals spread out on the road flew up in an instant, then fell down again.

In a strange city, in a strange light, Su Fann sat at the window of the hotel and watched the street lights that connected with the bright stars. Her heart was beating crazily.

Her cell phone rang. It was him calling, and even if she didn't look at it, she could guess.

In his heart, it was her. She knew this, but he didn't know that in her heart, he had already inflated to the point of exploding.

Hey — she called softly.

It's me. What are you doing? His voice sounded tired, but it also seemed to radiate light.

Looking at the stars outside. No, she said.

Stars? Wasn't it raining in Cloud City? Why are there more stars? he asked.

A faint smile formed on her lips as she said, Can't there be stars when it rains?

Fortunately, you didn't study astronomy. He smiled softly.

She laughed silently and looked out the window.

How is it on your side? she asked.

How about what? Do you want to ask about the weather or do you want to know about me? he asked.

Well, I don't know. No, she said.

Silly girl! She could tell from his tone that he was full of love.

When the tears filled her eyes and she could no longer hold them, she wanted to tell him, I've come to see you. I want to see you.

I — However, as soon as the word I came out, she swallowed it back.

She couldn't let him know how crazy she was. If he knew, if he knew — He would think she was crazy!

You? What's wrong?" he asked after a long pause.

She shook her head. I haven't bought a telescope yet. I don't know how to buy one.

It's fine, I bought it here and brought it over. It just so happens that there's going to be a big meteor shower in Orion next month, and we'll be able to take the binoculars with us when the time comes. As he spoke, his tone became more and more relaxed, as if the two people in front of him were already sitting on the roof, enjoying the scene of the shooting stars streaking across the sky.

Meteor shower!

Su Fann looked into the distance.

Why aren't you speaking? he asked.

No, I was just thinking how beautiful that would be! she said, smiling.

I'll go with you to see the meteor shower! This was the dream of many girls!

In such a city, the darkness of the night would never deepen.

The two of them were in the same city, looking up at the same sky, talking through their tiny cell phones. Until many years later, when Su Fann looked at the night sky and remembered his promise that night, her eyes were filled with tears.

The next day, Su Fann woke up early in the morning, bought a map, and began to travel through Rong City. She marked all the places on the map that she wanted to go to. Even though it was all of them, she didn't actually have much: East Flower University, Rong City First High School, Rong City Experimental Secondary School, Rong City Second Junior High, and East China Province Provincial Committee. She couldn't enter the provincial capital or the primary and secondary schools. She just stood at the door for a while, imagining Huo Shuqing entering and leaving the school with her schoolbag on her back. There was a bus stop near the middle school of the elementary school. Would he take a bus when he went to school? Did he carry his schoolbag to the car, or did he carry it on his shoulder like Boyzi did? Su Fann sat on the waiting chair at the bus stop, watching the primary and secondary school students get on and off the bus with a smile that couldn't be hidden. He must not have been a good student when he was a child, she thought.

East China University was even bigger than Cloud City University, and it had long since been divided into several districts. When he was in university, he studied law, which was located in the Yu Lake Courtyard of East China University.

The Yu Lake Hall was located next to the Yu Lake, and the south gate of the school was just across the road from the Yu Lake.

To be able to study in such a place, one must be very happy! It was easy to fall in love, Yu Lake was the best place to date.

At this time of year, the Yu Lake was hosting a meeting of osmanthus flowers. All kinds of osmanthus flowers were growing on the west side of the Yu Lake. On the other hand, the Yu Lake Courtyard of East China University still possessed its own beautiful scenery, despite being adjacent to such a famous scenery.

Su Fann had also heard that the cherry blossoms in East China University were extremely beautiful. Every year, when the cherry blossoms blossomed, not only in Rong City City, even in other provinces and cities, people would come here to admire the cherry blossoms. It was just that at this time, it was not the Cherry Blossom Kingdom, but there was still laurel blooming on the campus.

During the holidays, the number of people in the school had clearly decreased, but there were quite a few who were playing basketball on the basketball court. There were university students and even high school students. Maybe he used to play here, too. He didn't participate in the internal basketball game that the city had held last month. She had heard from others that he himself had said that he would have a good practice the next time he participated. In that case, was he really good at basketball before?

There were many school buildings and dormitories in the Yu Lake Academy area. Maybe, when he went to university, he was different from now. The school should have rebuilt many places. I wonder what he was like then? Had he been sitting on a bench in this garden? Did he walk by the lake as well? Do you run on this track? Did he also pick the petals on the head of the girl he liked under the laurel tree?

If only she could have been born earlier, met him earlier, read with him, walked the long road with him?

In his life, she had only been a late passing guest. Even if she were to return to the path that he had once walked, she would not recognize him at all!

In the evening, Su Fann set off for the Cloud City. She didn't know when she would be able to come back to this city. At that time, would she be able to retrace the path she had taken today with him?

After returning to Cloud City, Su Fann bought some gifts and took the bus to Xiang Shui's hometown. After staying at home for one day, she received a call from Huo Shuqing. He had already returned to Cloud City, so she could only tell her parents that she still had matters to attend to at her office before rushing back to Cloud City.

She couldn't remember how she rushed home, how she looked forward to his embrace welcoming her home, but in the end, she opened the door herself and it was still dark inside.

It was as if she would always be the one waiting for him, waiting for his return.

What does it matter? As long as he came back, it would be fine!

Because she was in a hurry to come back to see him, she didn't even have time to eat before she ran out of the house. She only bought a bottle of mineral water along the way and got on the car.

When Huo Shuqing entered, the living room smelled of instant noodles that she hadn't tasted in a long time.

You haven't eaten? He took off his jacket, walked over to her, leaned over and kissed her on the forehead.

Do you want to try it? It's delicious." she asked with a smile.

I haven't eaten in a long time. It does seem to be quite good. Wait a moment, I'll go wash my hands first. No," he said.

In a moment he had rolled up his sleeves, taken the chopsticks from her, and sat down beside her.

The instant noodles you cooked are also so delicious? He took a bite and smiled.

You must be used to eating precious delicacies to think that this thing is delicious! No, she said.

No, it's very fragrant. He took another bite. He had wanted to snatch it from her, but he gave up. She was probably hungry for the instant noodles she ordered. Otherwise — how could he eat her dinner?

Why don't you call for takeout? This thing will become a mummy if you eat too much! He looked at her.

She smiled and said nothing.

Huo Shuqing's hand gently caressed her long hair.

Are you tired on the way? We'll rest early today, he said.

She nodded and quickly finished the half bowl of noodles. Maybe it was because she had been hungry for too long, but after eating just a little bit, she felt full. However, the soup in the bowl …

Ah, you — She was about to pour out the half bowl of soup, but he took it from her and gulped it down.

Su Fann looked at him in astonishment. She saw him put down the bowl, take out a tissue and wipe her mouth, then wipe himself clean. Then he looked at her.

If it wasn't for the instant noodles in her mouth, Su Fann would have hugged and kissed him.

Huo Shuqing brushed her teeth before turning on the TV to watch the news. Su Fann went to the kitchen to wash the pots and pans.

We haven't seen each other for a few days, why have you lost weight? Have you not eaten properly? When she walked over, he habitually put his arm around her waist, touched her waist, and said with a frown.

I want to lose weight, it'll look good if I lose weight! She snuggled up to him and said.

I like your meat a little. It feels good to touch! So, don't say anything about losing weight in the future, the most important thing is to take care of your body, understand? Su Fann nodded.

In his eyes, there was only this familiar charming face. It seemed that after getting used to her, no woman would enter his eyes. Huo Shuqing thought that she had lost her life to Tan Dongyang. Like Tan Dongyang had said, sooner or later, he would be taken in by her. Everyone knew that Sun Mann was not his Tathagata Buddha, and Sun Mann had never held him back. Only this seemingly weak girl had unknowingly used her mysterious magic to subdue his body and mind.

It was said that it was better to not see each other for now. Even when Huo Shuqing embraced her at this moment, she could not help but grow restless.

He lifted her chin slightly, and just as his lips were about to approach her, she drew away.

What's wrong? He looked at her blankly.

Was she unhappy? Was it because he was too late? When he entered the room tonight, he had felt that she was in a bad mood.

It's nothing, I — She actually wanted to kiss him very much, it's just …

She lowered her head, saying nothing, just holding his hand.

However, her actions caused Huo Shuqing to feel uneasy. Perhaps, he had never been like this before, never been this uneasy.

What's wrong with you? Am I —" he asked hurriedly.

She bit her lips as she looked up at him. Her cheeks were red as she whispered: I, I didn't brush my teeth... She immediately lowered her head as she heard his laughter.

He held her tightly and said, Fool, I thought it was for some other reason — you really —

CHAPTER 205 - THE CONFESSION OF NANNAN IN JIANGZAO

She looked at him furtively, smiling.

Then you have to make it up to me tonight. I've missed you so much these past few days, do you know? You're the only person in the world who's ever done this to me! He kissed her on the cheek and said hoarsely.

Did he miss her to death?

Su Fann secretly looked at him. How could she tell him that she had snuck into the Rong City to find him, and that she had gone to the place where he had studied to search for his figure?

Alright, let's watch TV! She splashed him with cold water.

Huo Shuqing smiled, stroking the top of her hair as she embraced her.

The two quietly snuggled together. The only sound in the room was the dull and old-fashioned voice of the announcer on the television.

Oh, I forgot. There's something for you to see — he said, pulling her to her feet and heading for the study.

Look — He pushed open the door and turned on the light. A small telescope was placed in the middle of the room.

Su Fann was stunned as she looked at him in disbelief.

He pulled her to the side of the telescope and said, Since you weren't here when I came, just pack this properly. We'll take it to see next month's meteor shower, and it'll definitely be more than what you can see with your naked eyes.

Then wouldn't I have to prepare a lot of ropes? she asked, smiling at him.

Rope? He did not understand.

Wishing to tie the rope to make it work, she said.

He laughed and put his arm around her shoulders. Do you need so many wishes?

She looked at him, pursed her lips into a smile, and said nothing.

No matter what wish you have, I will fulfill it for you. Why bother making a wish with a shooting star? If all of you girls look for Meteor to make a wish and don't give us men a chance to show off, wouldn't Meteor to die of exhaustion? He smiled and said these things that did not seem like what he was supposed to say.

I think so. She smiled.

It seemed that there was a song in which he sang, It's all because of carrying too much of my heart's desire that the meteor falls so heavily.

"But that's also because I feel sorry for you guys. If I want to fulfill all of my wishes, wouldn't it be too tiring? And not all wishes can be spoken. The word fails! she added, remembering the lyrics.

Don't worry, your man is strong and can't be tired. Have you forgotten? He embraced her with a smile.

Your man? Is he my man?

Looking at the burning gaze in his eyes, Su Fann's face turned red, but she felt overjoyed. Aren't you ashamed to say that whenever? she asked in a low voice.

Why should I be embarrassed when no one is listening? He said this with a wronged look on his face.

Su Fann couldn't help sticking out her tongue to laugh at him, but she was held back by him.

As her naked body lay on the heated carpet, the man pressed down on her, and in that moment a light flashed in her eyes and she was lost in his emotions.

Meteor, meteor, let me and him forever together, not a moment away, OK?

For the remaining few days of the holiday, Huo Shuqing would go out every day to socialize, but she would come back before bed at night. That day, he gathered with Tan Dongyang, Qi Jianfeng and Secretary Tan's other private lineal parties. At 11 AM, he was ready to leave. The others were still laughing at him, My wife isn't here, why are you running so fast? Could it be that there's been a new situation? Actually, everyone was just joking. Even though Huo Shuqing said that he came home because someone was waiting for him, the most they could do was say, You finally can't take it anymore. As for whether they believed her or not, it wasn't certain. In their eyes, Huo Shuqing had almost become an ascetic monk.

Oh, right. When are we going to the Songming Mountain Hot Springs for two days? It's best to find a day when it's snowing and soak in the hotel to relax. Tan Dongyang suggested before Huo Shuqing left.

Sure, I haven't been there in a while. It's best if it snows! someone added.

However, since it's going to snow and everyone has to be free, I'm afraid their days are not easy to choose! It's not as good as New Year's Eve? Qi Jianfeng said.

Tan Dongyang nodded and said, Jianfeng is right! However, he looked around, his gaze landed on the six people present, smiled and said," Bring who, we're still the same old rules.

Everyone nodded in understanding. Huo Shuqing smiled but did not say a word.

"What about you? No situation this year? Every time you go alone to a meeting, it's no fun, Tan Dongyang said to Huo Shuqing.

Come on, I've never disturbed you! Do you want me to turn into someone out of thin air? " After saying that, he stood up and poured himself a cup of wine to express his apology as per the rules. After drinking it, he bid farewell to everyone and left the bamboo garden.

This Lone Ranger, seriously, hehe. Tan Dongyang shook his head helplessly and sighed.

In the dark of the night, Huo Shuqing took a bus back to her and Su Fann's residence.

Although he and Su Fann had lived together for more than a month, only his secretary, Feng Jihai, the driver Xiao Liu, and Aunt Zhang knew the secret. He used all his care to protect their secret, as well as this hard-won relationship.

In fact, he could take Su Fann to the party that Tan Dongyang proposed. Everyone brought their other women to the gathering, and they were all women who had been on good terms with each other for quite some time. Huo Shuqing had been single for so many years, but he was the only one who had attended. He had Su Fann now, but he didn't want her to appear in front of those people, even if they were his men. The reason was simple. Su Fann was his lover, the one who was going to marry him. Unlike those women who would never see him in public, he couldn't let her feel aggrieved. Furthermore, since he was known to be a lone wolf, why should he break the rules? If he suddenly took someone with him, it would only make others uncomfortable.

How he longed to get home and see her!

The end of the vacation gradually approached. Even though she didn't go out with him to travel, shop, or go to the movies, Su Fann didn't feel any regret at all. At least he took her out to dinner, a meal for the two of them. And that crazy secret of hers would forever be sealed in her memories.

After the long vacation, the arrival of the working day was a torture to anyone. However, no matter how uncomfortable it was, he had to go back to work.

By the end of the year, the cadres were about to begin their examinations, and some of the individual jobs had to