"How could Haohao possibly start a fire? Even if she hated her stepfather, her mother is still a victim here."
"Thatās exactly what I told them," Song Jiaqi said. "I told the police that Haohao couldnāt have started the fire, but my words didnāt seem to make a difference. I donāt know what will happen to Haohao..."
"Donāt worry. If Haohao didnāt do it, they canāt falsely accuse her. The final verdict will be based on evidence."
"Thatās the only way I can think about it... But I canāt help worrying about Haohao being scared all alone. I am planning to visit her at lunch, Qianxun, would you like to come with me?"
Eleven hesitated for a moment.
Liancheng was supposed to pick her up for lunch, in which case, she wouldnāt be able to accompany him if she decided to visit An Hao. But she didnāt have a choice. She had to visit a friend in trouble, although she was not sure if she could be of any help.
"Alright, Iāll go with you."
After Song Jiaqi left, Eleven called Gu Liancheng to apologize for not being able to join him for lunch and to ask him not to come to pick her up from the SA Company.
"Why?" it was already lunchtime and he hadnāt had anything to eat yet.
"A friend of mine is in trouble; I need to go see her."
"Your friend?"
"Yes, we actually became friends at the SA Company. They are trainees."
"What happened?"
Eleven explained the situation briefly. She had her own social circle and didnāt want him to interfere unnecessarily. Although today was technically their first official day as a couple, he understood that she couldnāt abandon her friend to join him for lunch under such circumstances.
"Alright then, have a good lunch. Eat plenty, donāt starve yourself," He added with concern, "Itās important to take care of yourself when Iām not around."
"I know... If I donāt eat well, I wonāt have the energy to work. Have you ever seen me starving myself?"
She has a healthy appetite and she always feeds herself well, regardless of the situation.
"Actually, itās you who needs to remember to eat while youāre working."
"Fine, Iāll take my wifeās advice to heart."
"Good boy~" If they were together, she would playfully reach up and pat him on the head.
Not just anyone could touch President Guās head, youād have to have quite the nerve. But he tolerates her little habits. Only she can do these things.
"Iām hanging up now."
"Already?" He seemed reluctant.
"Alright..." Qianxun checked her surroundings to make sure no one was there and then blew a kiss into the phone, "MUA~ xoxo, I love you, hubby~"
Although she frequently said these words in the past, they meant something different today.
At last, what was once fake was now real.
He chuckled softly, "I love you too."
He always responded to her I love youās, but before, his voice was indifferent, like any other normal conversation. Today, it wasnāt. She could hear it.
Eleven hung up the phone, a beautiful smile still on her face.
Yes, she was in love! The sweet, long-lost feeling of romance.
After all these years, she had finally fallen in love again with a man who was worth everything to her.
"Qianxun, what are you giggling about here, all by yourself?" Someone happened to pass by.
"Oh, itās nothing."
"Seeing you smile like that... Are you dating someone? Who is he?"
"No one, letās go. If Lin Qiang sees us away from our desks, sheāll take the opportunity to pick on us."
Eleven herded her towards the office.