Mature Man's Sweet Love: Volume 5

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 22, 2020
• ISBN: 9781649915191

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CHAPTER 401 - A WOMAN CANNOT BE WITHOUT A CAREER

What?

I asked my brother how he should propose to a woman, and he said he had never asked, and did not know. I said, should we carry him straight home, so we laughed. Tan Yifei said.

Propose?

Su Fann was stunned.

So, are you going to get married? she asked.

"Maybe! I'm over thirty years old, and I can't be single forever. If this goes on, my mom will suspect me of having a sexual orientation problem, so I'd better make up my mind, he said.

Su Fann nodded. She looked at him as he stood up and wanted to say, Marriage is a big matter. You have to think about it carefully. If he really decided to get married, he should be blessed, shouldn't he?

Regarding the Wedding Shop, I'm Nianqing's shareholder, have you forgotten about it? Even if Nianqing moved to the capital, I am still a shareholder. As for other matters that have nothing to do with business, I think it's better if you don't think too much about it. He turned around and looked at her with a deep look in his eyes. I will take care of this matter of mine. There won't be any women coming to find trouble with you. Don't worry."

With that, he walked over to Huo Shuqing and Nianqing, grabbed the ball Huo Shuqing kicked over, and said with a smile, Your skills are so bad! Nianqing, stop playing with him. Uncle Xiao Fei will accompany you!"

Dad, dad, I don't want to play with you anymore. Nianqing hugged the ball with one arm and pulled Tan Yifei with the other. Come, let's go over there. I don't want to play with you anymore.

Huo Shuqing shook her head helplessly and sighed, saying, Huo Liu-Li, you have no conscience!

Su Fann stood in the pavilion and watched Huo Shuqing walk over. He put his arm around her waist and kissed her forehead. With a smile, he asked, What happened?

She shook her head and asked: Yifei, is he getting married?

Huo Shuqing looked at her expression and was stunned. She let go of her hand and sat down on the chair, brewing tea as she said, Isn't it good to get married? He has been alone for so many years, and he is not young anymore …

But he's never been in love with anyone, so why would he suddenly — she said.

Huo Shuqing turned around to look at her. That look of hers suddenly shocked her heart.

The laughter of Nianqing and Tan Yifei drifted into his ears, but they did not make any sound in the pavilion.

At this moment, the door opened and a car drove in. Huo Shuqing stood up.

It should be Qiu. No, he said.

Su Fann stood still.

Girl, if you really care about Xiao Fei, then don't give any opinions about his feelings. No matter if it's good or bad, it's his choice. It's not up to you to say. He walked over to her and took her hand.

Su Fann raised her head and looked at him. His eyes were so stern.

But he, too, suddenly — she whispered.

That's his choice, too. If you ask him anything else, you'll be harming him. Do you understand? His voice was low, but unusually stern. Su Fann had never met him like this.

She lowered her head.

Let's go, Qiu is here. he said, taking her hand.

On the other side, Tan Yifei and Nianqing were enjoying themselves and did not go over to welcome their sister and her family.

When they were welcoming Tan Yiqiu and Luo Zhenggaang's family, Su Fann didn't feel displeased with Huo Shuqing at all. During lunch, they chatted and laughed together, but Huo Shuqing didn't reveal any displeasure.

After dinner, Rao Rao brought Nianqing to the living room to play. The men went to the tea room to chat, while Su Fann and Tan Yiqiu strolled around the courtyard.

Yi Sister Qiu, can you tell me something? She couldn't help but ask.

Speak, what is it? Tan Yiqiu smiled at her.

Su Fann thought about it and asked, Yifei, is he going to get married?

Tan Yiqiu's smile froze on her face.

What's wrong? Su Fann asked.

Tan Yiqiu unnaturally smiled, and said: Jia Yin, uh, after a pause, Tan Yiqiu then said, Jia Yin, Yifei, Ye Minhui is currently working at Cloud Media, and went there herself. Did you know that?

Su Fann shook her head with a surprised expression.

Yifei didn't know either. He only found out a few days ago. Actually, we all understand Ye Minhui's heart. It's very rare, isn't it? Yifei is not a wooden person, actually — Tan Yiqiu's words were not as fluent as usual, and Su Fann understood what she was going to say later on.

That's right, it's really rare for Ye Minhui. After so many years … Su Fann sighed.

Jia Yin, no matter who Yifei chooses, you will bless him, right? Tan Yiqiu looked at her seriously and asked.

Of course — Su Fann smiled.

However, when she said that, Tan Yiqiu's gaze didn't move at all. It was still on her as before. Su Fann stopped smiling.

What's wrong, Yi-Sister Qiu? Don't tell me —" Su Fann said.

Ah? It's nothing, it's nothing. I just want someone to quickly tame that brat. Tan Yiqiu hid her smile as she embraced Su Fann's shoulder.

In fact, in this life, it's better not to be too serious, but sometimes I feel that it's not so real anymore. In fact, in this life, it's better not to be too serious, but sometimes I feel that it's not. As Tan Yiqiu said this, she smiled and said, Ye Minhui is also a real person.

Tan Yiqiu nodded and said, Didn't you say that marrying someone who loves you would make you happier than marrying the person you love? In fact, sometimes I think, people who love themselves, no matter how much they love you, it's hard to fill the feeling of the person you love. No matter how happy you were right now, you would always think of the person you loved but could not get it from, right? Men and women are the same!

Marrying someone you love will be very hard, but that kind of happiness cannot be replaced by anything else. Su Fann said.

Tan Yiqiu looked at her for a long time before she finally said, Yes, that is a kind of happiness that cannot be told!

Don't tell me you have one too, sister — isn't it my brother? Su Fann asked with a smile.

Tan Yiqiu nudged her and said, This is a secret. I won't tell you.

Don't worry, I won't tell anyone, Su Fann said.

Tan Yiqiu thought for a moment. No, I won't say anything. Otherwise, we'll be in big trouble in the future. "

That's right, he had not fought with Xu Mann for so many years, so it was fine. Even though she didn't have any intentions, she didn't have any thoughts of doing anything with Huo Shuqing. All she did was say and do things to anger Xu Mann, and now that Huo Shuqing had married Su Fann who loved him so much, why would she bother? Good brother, I have to help you from beginning to end!

As Tan Yiqiu thought this, she felt a burst of relief in her heart.

However, he didn't know when that foolish brother of his would wake up.

Thinking of this, Tan Yiqiu could not help but feel sad for her brother and sister's love life. Why did it end up the same way? The beginning and the process, all the way to the end, were the same. Now, he just hoped that Ye Minhui could be like Luo Zhenggaang and use her sincerity to call Yifei's heart back.

"Oh, by the way, are you and Shuqing alright? He's so busy at work, alas, I don't understand why he should be transferred there! Your father and my father are to blame for this, Tan Yiqiu said.

Su Fann sighed helplessly and said, Sometimes I really wish I could go back to Cloud City. I feel so good at that time. It's not like now, where we can't always be together …

Tan Yiqiu looked at the sadness on her face and said, We can't go back in the past, but if you really think that way, and if you feel that there's any problem between you two and that something is wrong, we can talk it out with him. You guys can think of a way to solve it, after all, we still have a lifetime ahead of you.

Su Fann nodded, but said, I don't know what the problem is, maybe he's too busy!

What about you? Jia Yin? Tan Yiqiu looked at her and said.

Me? Su Fann was puzzled.

You think he's too busy to see you, but what did you do? Didn't your body just happen to fly here and there? Tan Yiqiu said.

Su Fann said nothing.

I'm not blaming you for your work or anything, but Jia Yin, there's no such thing as perfect in this world. The man you married, he doesn't belong to you alone. If you can't change along with him, how would you know that he and Xu Mann will never walk the same road again? Tan Yiqiu said.

Let me give up my current job at home — Su Fann sighed.

"If you give up your job, you lose a lot of things, woman. You can't afford to lose your career. However, you must find a way to strike a balance between your career and your family and sacrifice yourself for them. It is impossible for both husband and wife to soar to the heavens! Since Shuqing had reached this stage, there was no chance for him to sacrifice himself. If your dad doesn't agree, my dad will not agree, and Shuqing will not give up either. So, Jia Yin, it's very difficult, very difficult, Tan Yiqiu said seriously, to think about what you want.

Yeah, I'm thinking about what to do right now. Come here and start a company, there are a lot of things I'm not familiar with — Su Fann said.

Everything has to be done slowly. Take the first step, and the rest will be easy. Tan Yiqiu said.

Su Fann nodded.

In the afternoon, the few of them went to a nearby club to play football. After dinner, Tan Yifei and his sister's family left while Huo Shuqing drove Su Fann and her daughter home.

Su Fann's daughter, who had been playing in the car all day, had fallen asleep. She sat in the car and silently gazed out into the night.

Huo Shuqing looked at the side of her face. Suddenly, she reached out her hand and pulled it over. She shook it and wished him well …

She said nothing, just looked at him.

I'm sorry. Today, my attitude towards you was not good. I'm sorry! He gave her a deep look and said.

However, she only smiled and didn't say anything.

CHAPTER 402 - WHAT IF WE CHOOSE THE WRONG ONE

Still angry? he asked.

She shook her head.

I think you're right, I, I shouldn't go on like this, I shouldn't go on like this — she said, her voice growing lower and lower.

Slowly, he pulled over to the side of the road and she looked up. She could already see the block.

He leaned over and took her hand, and then the street lamp looked quietly into her eyes and he looked at her and she was forced to look up at him.

I understand the relationship between you and Xiao Fei. But, girl, you have to remember that you are my wife and Xiao Fei is my little brother. Do you understand what this means? Even though he and I are not related by blood, everyone knows that he is my younger brother, both at home and outside. And you, are his sister-in-law, do you understand? He looked at her steadily.

Su Fann nodded.

So, no matter what happened in the past, no matter how much he helped you, you have to let it go. Otherwise, what will Xiao Fei do in this lifetime? He's already over thirty years old. Ye Minhui has been waiting for him for so many years. Do you really want to see them continue like this? Huo Shuqing's voice was harsh, and Su Fann's eyes were moist.

Ignoring the fact that Xiao Fei doesn't have any love for Ye Minhui, everyone has to turn the page now and can't stay here any longer. Do you understand? Huo Shuqing said.

She kept her head down, nodding.

He embraced her and rubbed her forehead with his chin, saying, I'm sorry, you have to do this. Su Fann, for the sake of all of us, you have to do this!

She said nothing, only nodded her head in agreement.

What else? She wanted to say that she didn't want anyone forcing Yifei to make a choice, but she had no position, no right to say anything. It wasn't just Tan Yifei, she also had a lot of problems to deal with --

Let's go home, she said, rising from his arms.

The car stopped in the yard and Huo Shuqing carried her daughter upstairs. Su Fann made up a bed for her daughter. She turned off the lights and left after her daughter was asleep.

When she returned to the bedroom, Huo Shuqing had already taken a shower and was lying on the bed, reading. She glanced at him.

Huo Shuqing's gaze swept across the book in her hands and saw the expression on her face. What's wrong with her? Did he really go too far today? However, if he didn't remind her, in the future …

Huo Shuqing put down the book.

In the bathroom, the water was dripping.

Huo Shuqing pushed open the door and entered the marsh filled with fog.

She lay in the water, eyes closed, motionless.

Tired? he asked, crouching by the tub.

She still did not move.

He knew that she was angry, so he smiled and comforted her, Alright, alright, don't be angry, didn't I apologize several times tonight? Why are you …"

She opened her eyes and stared at him. He froze.

Not knowing what to say, she opened her mouth, closed it again, and turned her head away from him.

What's wrong? What —" he said, and she jerked her head again.

Her lips trembled, but she could not say a word.

Huo Shuqing knew that she had never been like this before. Could it be that for Tan Yifei, she really needed to —

You go out first, I, I want to be alone for a while — she whispered, turning her head away from him.

Her attitude made him angry. He had already said all that, how could she still — how much did she love Yifei? If she loved Yifei, why would she —

He did not leave. He just quietly squatted there and watched her.

It was only when she turned her head that she heard him say, How much do you love him?

Love? Yifei?

Do I love Yifei?

Su Fann was stunned.

How much do you love Yifei? He stared at her.

What do you want me to say? She smiled bitterly and said.

Tell me the truth. Tell me your true feelings. No, he said.

She laughed and stood up from the water. The sound of water splashing could be heard and Huo Shuqing stood up as well.

You suspect us, don't you? she asked.

He did not speak.

You never said anything about it, but you doubted it, didn't you? She stared at him. If you want to hear the truth, what about you? Huo Shuqing, what are your true thoughts?"

He was stunned.

You don't think Yifei would help me for no reason, do you? Do you think he and I had something in those three years? If you think so, then say it. Since you want to hear the truth from me, then why can't you speak the truth? She stared at him, not letting go.

I never doubted it, never doubted it. His tone was certain, but she smiled.

I have been sent to another place by myself. If I didn't do anything, how would a person like Yifei help me? What do I have? It's just a body, don't you think? Isn't it, Huo Shuqing? You think I slept with him, and that's why he's so willing — Her voice was loud, echoing through the tiny bathroom space.

However, before she could finish her sentence, she saw him raise his hand. His palm stopped in the air and did not move for a long time, while the muscles on his face twitched non-stop.

She closed her eyes, tears streaming down them.

In the bathroom, it was completely silent. No one spoke a single word, and the air around them was extremely tense.

Su Fann, is that how you view me, Xiao Fei, and yourself? After a long time, his voice drifted into her ears, and she slowly opened her eyes.

She looked at him quietly, her lips trembling, unable to say a word.

If that's the case with you, I, really, really, I don't know myself, I don't know what kind of person I'm in love with, I — He picked up his hand and put it down again, as if, really, it were very contradictory.

Later, not knowing what he was going to say, what he was going to say, maybe disappointment, maybe, maybe a lot of things he couldn't say, he turned away, ready to leave.

However, there was the sound of water behind him, and he didn't stop. His right hand was placed on the door handle, but his body was quietly held by her.

She held him and wept silently.

The two of them stood there for a long time without moving.

She felt him pry open her fingers, one by one, and she was afraid he would leave, afraid of him — holding on to him.

Some thorns, when stabbed in the heart, always have to be pulled out, don't they?

Is that what you call the truth, Su Fann? His voice floated over faintly. In the sealed space, this familiar voice sounded very painful.

She was stunned, and couldn't help but loosen her hold on him.

He pulled her hand away, but he still stood there, not looking back.

I think we all need to be quiet, to figure out what's going on in our minds — he said.

What's in your heart? Huo Shuqing, you think I have him in my heart, don't you? she interrupted him.

He turned, looked at her, and without a word pulled a towel from a cabinet nearby and put it on her.

Then can you tell me why is it abnormal when you heard Yifei was getting married today? He stared at her.

She smiled wryly as tears welled in her eyes. She turned her face to look at the mirror.

Can't I? She turned her face again and stared at him.

She would never be able to see how deep his eyes were, be it in the past or now.

Suddenly, Su Fann felt a little sarcastic. She had loved him for five years, stayed with him for so long, married to him, but she still couldn't understand him. Was this also a marriage?

If you think you're right, why tell me that? He leaned back and stood with his green arms against the door, watching her.

I said what you couldn't say, couldn't I? During the three years we were separated, Yifei and I, we spent a lot of time together, from the company to home, we knew what was going on, but I was a single mother, he was an unmarried man, in this world, if I saw two people like him frequently going to and from work together, taking their children out to eat and play, I would also doubt it. I never told you, one night when Nianqing was half a year old, she suddenly had a high fever and convulsed. I couldn't help it, I was scared, I didn't know who to look for, so I called Yifei. It rained heavily that night, and on the way to the hospital, the rain didn't stop. I was scared to death, I was afraid that Nianqing would pass out and never wake up again, Yifei kept comforting me on the way, he said, there is actually a God in this world, and if I really thought in my heart that Nianqing wouldn't wake up, the God would think that I didn't want her to wake up, so I can't think like that, I must say, Nianqing will be fine, she will smile at me, she will start crying. He, he told me so, he cheated me so, just so, so that I could, let me —" she said, tears streaming uncontrollably from her eyes, her lips trembling, her voice beginning to choke.

She couldn't finish her words, and was held tightly in Huo Shuqing's arms.

Be good, I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore, okay? he urged, wiping her tears.

A few days after we arrived at the hospital, Yifei's mom found me and went to the hospital. She said she wanted me and Yifei to separate and she thought we were that kind of relationship and gave me a sum of money so I could leave. I took her out of the hospital and moved out of the house, but I don't know where we should go. I don't know if I should leave a familiar city, go to a completely unfamiliar place, or a place where Yifei can't find us. I didn't know where to go, so I took the kid to the hotel. But that night, just that one night, he searched through all the hotels in Rong City, and when the sun was about to rise, he found me, found us — She didn't stop at all as she continued.

Huo Shuqing had never thought that such a thing would happen. Her hand that was wiping away her tears froze in place.

He won't let us go, he said, Nianqing is so young, where will I take the child? Did I ever think about children? He cried and shook his head. I never thought about children, I only thought about myself, and I —

Good girl, don't say any more, girl, don't — he said, kissing her gently on the tears on her face.

You don't even know what Yifei means to me. You don't know anything, you don't know anything, he is such a good person, so pure, so, so kind, then — Her lips constantly trembled as she pushed him, Such a good Yifei, how can, how can you decide your life's important matter so quickly because of us, how can you … why, at this time, I can't even ask you, can't I ask? Why don't you let me ask? Why do you suspect me when I feel uneasy? Why?"

I'm sorry, it's my fault, I'm sorry — he said.

She shook her head and said, I know what he wants. I know what he wants to say — She wanted to say that she knew that Yifei loved her, but she didn't say it out loud, I know how much Ye Minhui loves him. But, why did he accept it because Ye Minhui loves him and wants to pursue him? Have you ever cared what he thinks, or what he does if he marries someone he doesn't love, or if he is still unable to love someone in his future married life? What was he going to do with his life? Does his happiness, our happiness, have to be built on his misfortune?

Huo Shuqing released her and looked at her face that had become completely different from before due to her crying. That painful expression on her face …

In the bathroom, for a long time, there was only her low sobbing.

His mouth opened and closed, and several times, unable to speak, he took out a towel and carefully wiped her wet hair. She lowered her head and grabbed his arm.

Soon he dried the water from her hair, picked her up, carried her to bed, and tucked her in.

Su Fann, look at me, okay? he asked, sitting beside her.

She sobbed and looked up at him.

CHAPTER 403 - SUSPICION IS BEFORE MARRIAGE

I'm glad you're able to say that. Really, in fact, these days, after you've woken up for so long, I've been wondering if I've been wrong all this time, if I didn't give you a chance to tell me what you really thought in your heart, resulting in you not willing to say anything to me? He said quietly, looking at her, Now it seems that I was really wrong. All these years, ever since we were together, ever since we were in Cloud City, I have been deciding a lot of things for you, and you, it seems, have always been following my will. If I used my love for you to suppress your true nature and your true thoughts, wouldn't such love be a crime? Isn't that killing your personality and thoughts as an independent person?"

Her tears stopped, and she stared at him in astonishment.

After you woke up, the doctor told me several times that you must tell me about the gunshot and your fear so that you can fully recover. Physical recovery, we can all do, can see, and soul injury, the hardest to find the most difficult to cure. But you didn't want to say it, I know you were afraid of my self-reproach, so you put pressure on me, he said, his fingers gently brushing through her damp hair. But, girl, by doing this, you will only fill us with more secrets and alienate us more and more. I am really worried, worried that one day, because of your consideration for me, because of my arbitrariness, our feelings will become a pool of stagnant water, and our marriage will once again follow the old path between me and Xu Mann, he paused, then said, I, really am very worried, I don't want us to become like that. I love you, and you love me, don't you?

She closed her eyes and nodded.

Holding her tearful face in his hands, he said seriously, Then let's start tonight and really live like husband and wife, okay? If you have any thoughts or complaints about me, you can get angry whenever you want. We, we must let the other party know, alright?

Still nodding, she opened her eyes and looked at him.

His eyes were blurry with tears, yet his face looked so vicissitudes of life.

I will try my best not to make any decisions for you. However, whatever decision you make, you must tell me. Even if I don't understand very well, you must tell me. I will slowly understand. he said, dabbing at her tears with his fingers.

She nodded.

As for you and Yifei, I, he paused, looking at her with the same decisiveness in his voice, I respect the feelings between you two, I understand your concern for Yifei, and I trust your innocence. But, Su Fann, I won't let you make the choice between me and him because of this, you are not allowed to make the choice, I don't have that much of a choice, I respect your past, I sincerely hope that Yifei can be happy, but that doesn't mean I have to let you make the choice. You are my wife, and I won't give you the chance to choose other feelings. Even if this is my final decision, I still have to persevere.

Su Fann looked at him and couldn't help but laugh.

After a long while, he stopped and said, "I've used so many years and walked so many wrong paths to find you. How could I let you go so easily? So, Su Fann, you have to remember this. You have to sleep with me when you're alive in this lifetime, and even if you die, you have to be with me.

She was silent, looking at him quietly.

For a very long time, the two of them stared at each other. It was as if the intense dispute just now was only for this moment of silence.

Exactly why? Why is it me? This kind of me, this kind of me, is completely useless. How, how could I be worthy of you? She looked at him, her voice low.

Idiot, if you're truly useless, do you think I'm blind, or is there no other woman in the world who can only choose you? He smiled slightly and said, Oh you, stop thinking so much. You are not allowed to say words that are not worthy of being called good or not. Marrying is a husband and wife, so why do you still have to say such words? If you want to doubt it, you should have doubted it before the wedding, not now.

She didn't say anything. He paused and said, We are all people with flaws, and none of us are perfect. I love you. I love you for your virtues, and I love you for your weaknesses. What about you?

Su Fann smiled and thought for a while before asking, Do you have any flaws? I, I've always, never, never felt you —

Huo Shuqing burst out laughing, pressing her down and kissing her fiercely. She didn't push him, but instead put her arm around his neck.

He let go of her lips, his eyes filled with a deep smile as he stared at her slightly flushed face without saying a word.

She couldn't help but ask in a low voice, You, what are you laughing about?

What kind of person am I in your eyes? He stopped laughing and asked seriously.

She thought about it seriously, but could not bring it out.

Then why did you say something so unpleasant to provoke me today? he asked.

I — She paused, then looked at him and said, I'm sorry, I, I lost control. You're right, I said that, I've belittled your feelings and Yifei's personality, I was wrong.

He gently caressed her face and said, You don't have to forcefully suppress your inner thoughts in the future, be it happiness, sadness or anger. Don't endure it, at least don't endure it in front of me. I'm your husband, so you don't have to disguise yourself in front of me, okay?

She laughed awkwardly before she sighed and said, I, actually, am very afraid. I've always been very scared, afraid that you would think that I'm a vulgar and vulgar person, afraid that you wouldn't want me because of this, and that you wouldn't love me. I — She paused, then seriously looked at his face, When I first met Xu Mann in Cloud City, did you know that I was terrified?

He looked at her.

You really don't understand my feelings. At that time, at that time, I should have said that when I first met her, I really admired her, I really admired her feeling, to be so decisive, to be so swift and decisive, to not be like me, to not be able to make any decisions, to even think about eating for a long time. But when I heard she was yours, your wife, when I saw her in the bathroom, I was really scared. I don't know why. Later on, when I thought about it, I felt that I was still the same. The gap between me and her was too great, I felt that only someone like her was qualified to stand by your side and be your wife, and I, I, she paused before continuing, Actually, even now, I am the same. I don't have self-confidence, I don't have self-confidence in front of you, you are such an outstanding person, and I, I —

He took her hand and kissed it softly on his lips, but his gaze was locked firmly on her face.

You love me, and I know that the more you love me, the more afraid I am to lose you. And Yifei, in those years with Yifei, I know how others thought of us. Even Yifei's mother and Yi Sister Qiu thought so. I know you don't want me to be sad because you don't want to say it now, but I — Her voice trembled, but before she could finish, she was stopped by his kiss.

Tears rolled down from her eyes.

As the night fell, Huo Shuqing stood up and got off the bed, listening to the breathing of the people around her.

She had never been angry with him. Today was the first time, not for them, but for Yifei.

Yifei, Yifei, and Huo Shuqing had mixed feelings whenever they thought of their little brother. It was not that he didn't understand the relationship between Yifei and her. Yifei loved her, and although they had been together for two years, they had kept a good distance between them. However, Su Fann, oh Su Fann, people always have their own selfish motives!

He walked out of the bedroom and sat in the living room on the first floor. He took a lighter from the coffee table and sat in the dark. The light of the lighter flickered on and off, illuminating his thoughtful face.

When Su Fann woke up early the next morning, he had already left the house. She got up earlier than usual, but still did not see him.

Perhaps, because he lived too far away from the office during the weekend, he would leave earlier than usual.

After washing up, she took Nianqing to the Zeng Family. These few days Zeng Quan was studying at the Central Party Academy and living at the Zeng Family. Faang Xiyuv also lived here. Faang Xiyuv happened to be there when Su Fann went over.

Just as she reached the entrance to her parents' courtyard, she heard a burst of music coming from the courtyard nearby, the deep sound of a cello.

Although she had never learned music before, she could still hear the sadness and sadness in the music.

Zeng Quan had been here recently, why did she —

Su Fann didn't understand. She thought that there must be something wrong with her brother and sister-in-law, but it wouldn't be good for her to ask, so she held her daughter's hand and went to her mother's living room.

Why are your eyes swollen? Luo Wenyin's mother took out the gift that someone had brought her yesterday. It was a limited edition doll. Luo Wenyin gave the toy to Nianqing and asked her daughter.

Swelled? Su Fann had forgotten. She did not notice his eyes this morning.

It's okay, maybe I didn't sleep well, she lied.

Luo Wenyin did not continue, but sighed and said, Xiyuv has been busy these days, your brother, sigh, this Quan, was not like this before, why now —

What happened to my brother? Su Fann asked.

I don't know either. I heard that two people seemed to have quarreled the night before yesterday. As you know, your sister-in-law would never argue with anyone. I can't really ask, but as for your dad, he's been gone for the past few days, looking at the both of them — Luo Wenyin sighed, If there really is something that comes up, in the end, the Fang family will come knocking on your door. Even your dad and I have no way to explain it to them. You know, your sister-in-law's parents are very open-minded people, but we —

Mom, don't worry. My brother and the others will be fine. Su Fann advised.

CHAPTER 404 - HAVE YOU REALLY BECOME AN IDIOT

It's alright, you and Shuqing are fine, there's no need for me to worry. You three siblings, only you don't have to worry about us now. Luo Wenyin said, Xiaoyu has been gone for an unknown amount of time, not having been home for the past few days.

Mom, Xiao Yu is getting bigger. She might have her own matters to attend to — Su Fann said.

Was he the only one who could not worry? Su Fann thought.

Luo Wenyin laughed and said, It's fine. I understand. You are all old now! It's just that, Xiao Yu, she's not as tenacious as Min Hui. She spends her days with some random people, and even if I told her, she wouldn't listen. I don't know what she's going to do. "

Ma, Min Hui, she … is she going to marry Yifei? Su Fann suddenly remembered and asked.

No, I just heard that she went to work in Rong City. Yifei's mom would often ask her out, but I haven't heard about weddings or anything like that. Luo Wenyin said, What? Where did you hear that from?

Su Fann laughed dryly and said, No, I, I also heard the same thing, so —

Su Fann was speechless when her mother stared at her.

What's the matter, Mom? she asked.

Jia Yin, you, you and Yifei. Right now, Luo Wenyin said with a vague and indistinct voice, You, are you two alright?

That's great. Yesterday, Yifei and Sister Qiu were over at my place. We went to eat and play together. Su Fann said, purposely avoiding her argument with Huo Shuqing.

Luo Wenyin stared at her and said, Yifei is a good boy. Your dad and I like him a lot, but … She paused before continuing, Jia Yin, don't try to contact Yifei anymore from now on.

Su Fann was stunned as she looked at her mother.

After saying all that, Luo Wenyin no longer wanted to endure, so she said: Your past relationship with Yifei has already made Shuqing very awkward. Think about it, you are his wife, and Yifei is his brother, so this is something that everyone knows about in the entire Rong City. He was a man. Even if he didn't mind, what about his heart? He had taken his place today at such a young age. It was unknown how many people disliked him, wanted to pull him off their horses, and how many people were secretly waiting to see him suffer a bad luck and turn the boat over. You are his wife, if you and Yifei continue like this —"

Mom, I-we're just friends, we don't — Su Fann explained.

We believe in your innocence, but what about the others? Other people will think that you put on a green hat for Shuqing, and Shuqing because of the face, can't do anything to you and Yifei. This is both an embarrassment and a scandal to him, do you understand? Luo Wenyin said with a stern expression.

Su Fann stared at her mother, unable to say a word.

Luo Wenyin also knew that she had gone overboard with her words. However, she was clear that Huo Shuqing did not have the heart to make Su Fann sad, so she would not say such serious things. That silly kid Yifei still had not figured out the seriousness of the situation. If this continues, I'm afraid —

Jia Yin, Shuqing is such a good man. Both your dad and I have seen what he has done for you. He truly loves you and treats you well. Why can't you, why can't you think for him? Have you really become an idiot? If this goes on, if, if his heart moves away from you, you can't even take it back, do you understand? Luo Wenyin said.

Mom, I — Su Fann was speechless.

Jia Yin, you must understand that your husband is a young official with unlimited potential. No one can predict how far he will go in the future. Since you have chosen him, you have to prepare for him throughout your life. You can't let something go wrong and destroy him, do you understand? Luo Wenyin squeezed Su Fann's hand. Her tone was so strict that Nianqing, who was playing by the side, was shocked. The good child glanced at his grandmother and continued to play with his own.

Su Fann was completely speechless.

Mother and daughter were silent. After a long while, Su Fann finally spoke, Mom, could it be that for him, I will give up everything I have? My dreams, my friends, my —

You can have your dreams, your friends, and your career. However, you must remember that everything you do, you must not affect his development. This is your choice of his destiny! Luo Wenyin said.

What about you? Happiness? Give everything you have to my dad, are you happy?" Su Fann finally asked.

Luo Wenyin's lips trembled as she squeezed out a smile. Why aren't you happy? When I married him, I knew exactly what I was going to face. His extended family, his children, his ex-wife's family, his business circle. Do you think I don't have someone like Yifei who loves me? However, I know very well that Zeng Yuanjin is the only person in my heart. The misfortune of my life, can only be associated with Zeng Yuanjin, he is good, I am good, he is bad, I won't be good. This was a husband and wife! Husband and wife are a community. They share the burden of disaster and fortune. If they think about doing things alone, they will end up suffering losses on both sides.

Su Fann was stunned.

Her mother was a very harsh person. She had known this before, even before their Rong City had met. And now, she felt that he was even more of a harsh person.

What do you think a couple is? Only you enjoy his love for you in peace, and you don't want to give it for him? Or do you think you and your wife can just sleep in the same bed? Just let him be satisfied in that aspect?" As she spoke, Luo Wenyin's face reddened. Su Fann understood what her mother meant and could not help but feel embarrassed. However, after the momentary awkwardness, Luo Wenyin continued to speak.

Jia Yin, you're still young and you might not understand a lot of things, but you can't really be okay just because you don't understand or because you think there's no problem. In this world, especially in our circle, no one will think as simply as you do. If you continue like this, you will harm Shuqing, do you understand? the mother said.

Su Fann lowered her head and did not speak for a long time.

Jia Yin, from now on, don't contact Yifei anymore, okay? For Shuqing, and for him. If the two of you are still so unclear, how will Yifei live in the future? How could he put his heart into another woman? The only thing he can think about is, Jia Yin wants me to do this, Jia Yin needs me to do that, and he won't be able to continue his own life anymore, do you understand? Luo Wenyin continued.

I know, I know, but, Yifei, he and Miaohui — Su Fann looked at her mother, but her mother just looked at her without saying a word, listening to what she was going to say. Mom, I hope, I really hope, really hope, that Yifei can find his happiness, he shouldn't, we shouldn't, she continued after a moment, but, because of this, we can't urge him to get married, to make a hasty choice —

How do you know it was a hasty choice? Su Fann was tongue-tied when her mother interrupted her.

If Yifei really wants to marry Min-Hui, why not? With your current position, Uncle Tan, you have to have a marriage to stabilize his future. The future of Tan Family, do you think that if Yifei doesn't participate in politics, Uncle Tan won't have to walk the path of marriage? In this world, no one dared to say that they were safe, as everyone's status and rights needed to be secured. For the Tan Family, choosing Swift Wisdom to be Daughter-in-law was the best choice. The Ye Family had a deep foundation, and the relationships between the top and bottom were crisscrossed; it would definitely not be easy to shake them. And he was so single-minded about Yifei that you, Uncle Tan, and you, Auntie Xu, would have chosen him for both emotional and benefit reasons. And why do you think that Yifei has no feelings for her? If there had been no feelings, would Yifei have allowed Miaohui to walk around him for so many years? "Jia Yin, the emotional world is very complicated. You are not the person involved, and you will not understand. Yifei, I admit he loves you, and he still does, but he has a quick wit. Although he won't completely remove you from his heart for a while, he'll change it when he marries MinHui. At the very least, you'll give him a chance to pursue his happiness, even if it's only a possibility right now. You should still give it to him.

Su Fann's eyes turned blurry and tears began to flow.

Mommy shouldn't talk to you like that, but you can't be stupid. You being heartless to him now is being nice to him, understand? Luo Wenyin embraced her daughter and said patiently.

Su Fann nodded repeatedly.

When a person becomes a habit in your life, such feelings are not something that can be removed overnight. However, you have to treat Huo Shuqing as a habit in your life. Anyone else is just a passerby. Do you remember? " Luo Wenyin looked at her daughter and said.

Su Fann nodded.

Luo Wenyin sighed and said, Mom knows it's hard, but you have to do it now. You have to get used to living without Yifei. Don't, let Huo Shuqing leave you, understand?

Leave?

Would he leave?

Su Fann's expression told her mother the doubts in her heart.

No one will always unconditionally love another person. Love, requires the protection of two people, but you and Huo Shuqing must pay more. Because he is too busy, too busy! As Luo Wenyin spoke, she could not help but sigh.

Yeah, too busy.

Su Fann looked at her mother with grief in her eyes.

In this life, his mother had placed her entire life in this courtyard from the moment the young girl's life began. She had wholeheartedly lived for that man, watching him ascend step by step while enduring more and more loneliness.

Don't think about anything else. Have a good time with Shuqing. He is really a good man. When Ma was this old, how many people had she met? People like him were very rare. You want to be blessed, do you understand? the mother said.

I know, Mom. Su Fann wiped away her tears and looked at her mother, Mom, thank you for telling me all this. I, you're right, I've been avoiding Yifei all this while. I've gotten used to his existence in my life, I know it's wrong, but I —

It's not too late to understand now. Luo Wenyin smiled, It's very difficult to know what to do. Now that you know, you must persevere. This is for you, and also for Shuqing, and for Yifei.

Su Fann nodded.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door and Auntie Lee came in with a cup of tea.

Xiyuv is still in the house? Luo Wenyin asked.

Yeah, he's still playing the zither. Auntie Lee said.

Mom, I'll go talk to sister-in-law. Su Fann stood up and said.

Luo Wenyin nodded and said, Go ahead. I'll call Xiyuv's mom and ask her out for a meal sometime. It's rare that Quan also came back.

Nianqing said that she wanted to play at her grandma's place, so Su Fann went to Faang Xiyuv's courtyard by herself, listening to the low and mournful zither music resounding in the courtyard.

CHAPTER 405 - PET OR WIFE

A deep cello sound, melodious drifting in the summer yard, but let people feel autumn's desolation.

As she listened to the music, Su Fann remembered her state of mind for the past two days. She couldn't help but look up at the white clouds floating in the sky, and she remembered the sky she saw when she was young, lying on the barns of her relatives' houses. But the sky now was just a four-cornered shape, not as wide as it used to be.

Could it be that during this past year, her heart had never obtained its freedom, and she had always been bound by something that she couldn't see. So what did she want? Freedom? The joy of running without worry? These things had long since left her. However, people's inner heart, childhood memories will always appear in times of disappointment, causing people to feel more sad or see bright hope.

He really wanted to go somewhere and enjoy the wide sky, forget all the troubles, forget all the restraints of the world, and just be with him, just be with him!

Suddenly, the sound of the zither stopped. She withdrew her thoughts and hurriedly walked to the door and knocked.

Please come in! Faang Xiyuv's voice rang out, and Su Fann pushed open the door.

It's you? Faang Xiyuv glanced at her, smiled politely, and picked up the guqin.

"Why aren't you pulling? It's so good! Su Fann smiled as she sat beside her.

I'll practice it later! It's been a long time since I've played the zither, and I've become unaccustomed to it. " Faang Xiyuv smiled.

I can't tell at all. Su Fann said.

Faang Xiyuv stood up and smiled, "What do you want to drink? Tea, milk, coffee? A few friends sent me a bag of beans. Since you're here today, why don't you come and try it?

Sure, thanks. Su Fann also stood up and walked to the bar. She watched as Faang Xiyuv took out a bag of coffee beans from the cabinet.

The current Faang Xiyuv had long black hair that was tied up with a rope and draped over her shoulders. She was wearing a long, loose skirt made of flax, looking very elegant and free.

A few good friends from before came over two days ago when I was studying in England. They said that they planned to hold a small indoor concert for Yiheng and Zhang Luo. They invited me to come with them. Faang Xiyuv said as she put the beans into the coffee machine.

Su Fann knew that Faang Xiyuv and Su Yiheng had studied together in the United Kingdom in their early years. Faang Xiyuv had studied at the Royal Academy of Music, which had a famous reputation in the country for a long time. After her undergraduate degree, she had also studied for a master's degree. During her studies in the UK, she was invited by the Queen to play at Buckingham Palace with the world's best musicians because of her outstanding skills in musical performances, especially cello. After graduation, he also held a concert when he returned home. However, after getting engaged with Zeng Quan, he had basically given up his major and put all of his energy into social activities and philanthropy. Su Fann had always felt that she was a perfect person, no matter if it was her cultivation or her outstanding career.

Oh. Su Fann smiled as she laid on the bar counter and looked at Faang Xiyuv.

Mother said that sister-in-law and brother had a quarrel the day before yesterday, the two of them should have never had a quarrel, although only that one time, but it should be very serious, right? However, when she thought about her flustered and helpless mood after the argument with Huo Shuqing, and then looked at the calm Faang Xiyuv, Su Fann was truly ashamed of herself.

I forgot to send you my ticket, but I don't have any tickets — — Faang Xiyuv thought for a moment and said, Wait, I'll call Yiheng and ask him to send you two tickets. If Shuqing has time, you can come together. "

As she said that, Faang Xiyuv picked up her phone and called Su Yiheng.

It's me, Yiheng. When are you going to send two tickets over to Jia Yin? I don't have any tickets left. Faang Xiyuv said as she sat on the high stool.

Su Fann didn't know what Su Yiheng said on the phone, but she saw a completely different smile on Faang Xiyuv's face.

He asked if you would like to go home or here in the afternoon. If you're here, then he'll bring you directly here in the afternoon. It's just nice for us to meet some friends. Faang Xiyuv held her phone against her chest as she asked Su Fann.

Oh, here, I'll come back tonight. Su Fann said hurriedly.

Faang Xiyuv smiled. She picked up the phone and told Su Fann's message to Su Yiheng before hanging up.

I haven't played the zither in a long time, I don't know if the concert will be a mess or not. Faang Xiyuv said with a smile.

No way, you're so talented — Su Fann said.

Faang Xiyuv sighed. After a moment of silence, she looked at Su Fann and asked, You and Shuqing are very happy, right?

Happiness? Yes, she was very happy, Su Fann thought. He had always been so tolerant of her …

She nodded.

Faang Xiyuv got up and picked up the phone beside the coffee table, calling the kitchen, saying that she wanted to send two cakes over. She hung up the phone and sat on her high stool, looked at the coffee machine, and said, "I envy you, Jia Yin. Shuqing loves you so much. As she spoke, she looked at Su Fann. Su Fann, however, was rendered speechless.

Do you know what was said in those circles? That Shuqing is the last man to fall in love! Faang Xiyuv said with a smile, but her eyes didn't move as she stared at Su Fann, He treats you as if you were his everything. Not all women have the same kind of luck as you, Jia Yin. Some men, you give up everything for them, but he …" Faang Xiyuv couldn't help but sigh with a bitter smile.

Yes, he was so good, so good, so good that it could not be described with words!

Su Fann was silent, thinking of Huo Shuqing, yet looking at Faang Xiyuv's sorrowful expression, she seemed so unfamiliar.

You only have him in your eyes, only him in your heart. But him, how much position do you have in his heart? Many times, it feels as if it's just air, light enough that he can't see it. Faang Xiyuv said.

Sister-in-law, you, you and my brother, what's wrong? Su Fann didn't know how to start, but now that Faang Xiyuv had said it herself, she took the opportunity to ask.

Us? All right, all right, well, I don't even know if this is what a husband and wife should be like. Faang Xiyuv sighed and looked at Su Fann, You and Shuqing, in the beginning, you loved him, right?

Yes, everyone knew the answer to such a simple question. Huo Shuqing and her position in the sect all those years ago were well aware of how this relationship had begun.

Su Fann nodded.

You're very lucky, Jia Yin. You've obtained his sincerity, so you're very happy. Faang Xiyuv said.

Su Fann went silent. After a long time, she said, I don't know what husband and wife are.

Faang Xiyuv was stunned as she looked at her.

Su Fann smiled bitterly and said, In the past, I was just together with him at the beginning. Until we got married, I had always been looking forward to marrying him. I thought that was the greatest happiness in the world, but … but … She paused, and Faang Xiyuv just looked at her without saying anything.

But after the shooting, I don't know what happened. Maybe I shouldn't have put everything on that matter, but since then, I don't know what happened to the two of us. Maybe my attitude changed, my attitude changed. Su Fann said.

What's the matter with you? Faang Xiyuv asked.

Su Fann shook her head and said, I suddenly don't know what kind of marriage I've always wanted. I watched him leave early and return late every day, and we can't even say a few words all the time — it's me who doesn't know what to say, or I don't want to talk to him anymore, he's so tired, how can I keep talking to him endlessly, talking about irrelevant things like before — I don't know if this is my marriage, our marriage is destined to be like this. She looked at Faang Xiyuv and said, The more it is like this, the more I miss the past, the more I miss our days in Cloud City. Do you know, last month, I went to Cloud City and stood alone outside our old home for a long time. The house was curtained, and I had no key, so I just stood there, as if I could see our past, as if I could see them living there. As she spoke, her eyes filled with tears.

Faang Xiyuv handed her a tissue and she accepted it with an embarrassed smile.

Did you tell him? Faang Xiyuv asked.

She shook her head and said, I don't know what to say to him. You're right, he's a very outstanding person, very emotional, in his position, there are very few people like him. But, maybe, it's my problem, he's like this, I, I don't know how to face him, the better he treats me, the more I feel, the more I feel like I'm not worthy of him, not worthy of his love —

Because of his position? Faang Xiyuv asked.

Su Fann said nothing.

Yes, because of this!

You feel that you are still looking up at him, feeling that you are a pet that he has taken care of and that you are unable to express the feelings of joy, anger, sadness or happiness in your heart, because you are only his pet. The value of a pet is to let its owner vent his worries and allow its owner to be happier when he is happy. Faang Xiyuv said.

Su Fann smiled wryly but didn't say a word.

She agreed with Faang Xiyuv. She was Huo Shuqing's pet, not his wife.

Faang Xiyuv lay on the counter, her upper body leaning even closer to her. She stared at her and said, Jia Yin, have you ever thought that it was your own idea that went wrong? Is it your own failure to adapt to the changes that his transformation brings to you?

Su Fann was stunned.

"You said that your dream had always been to marry him, to feel that this was the greatest happiness