"Brother Shen..." Song Huwen stood awkwardly in place, both disappointed and flustered. She looked helplessly at Hai Shen, "Cousin, whatâs wrong with Brother Shen?" Her voice was quite loud; she couldnât believe Shen Jianguo wouldnât hear it.
"Heâs gone mad, just ignore him." Hai Shen greeted the old man with a nod and headed out, carrying his things, "Come on, Iâve got to return to the Research Institute soon."
"Okay!" Song Huwenâs eyes lit up, and a shy blush spread across her pretty face. This was the reaction of a lovesick girl anticipating meeting her beloved. Hai Shen glanced at her meaningfully, as if he wanted to say something, but swallowed his words.
"Cousin, do you have something to tell me?" Song Huwen was clever, adept at reading people.
Originally, he didnât intend to speak, but since she asked, Hai Shen spoke directly, "Do you like Xu Qigang?"
Knowing she couldnât hide it, Song Huwen nodded honestly. "Yes! Ever since he saved me in high school, Iâve secretly liked him. Cousin, do you look down on me? I donât want to, but I canât control it."
The difference between her and Hai Lan was that nine out of her ten words were true. Whereas Hai Lan, ten out of ten were false; only by mixing truth and lies could she go further. That idiot Hai Lan, really thought she was so impressive! Little did she know that her flaws were all pointed out by her mother.
Hai Shen sighed, "Since youâve liked him for so many years, why not confess earlier?"
"I was young before, only dared to like him secretly. After growing up, I wanted to become better and then appear before him." Speaking of it, Song Huwen regretted it so much she was having sleepless nights.
Just a little more, just a little more... otherwise Xu Qigang would have been hers.
"Forget it, even if you confessed earlier, I doubt Xu Qigang would have liked you."
Song Huwenâs face turned as white as a sheet, looking lost at Hai Shen, "Cousin, Iâm your sister, how can you say that about me?"
"Ah?" Hai Shen was momentarily stunned, then realized, "Donât get me wrong, Iâm not saying youâre bad. What I mean is Xu Qigang likes the type like Sheng Ning, youâre not his type."
"Is it because Cousin thinks Iâm not outstanding enough?"
"Of course not!"
"Then why does Cousin look down on me?"
"Uh... menâs standards for women are different from how women see men. Alright, letâs go!" Hai Shen, caught off guard by her questioning, left unsaid whatever advice he intended to give.
****
Hai Shen drove directly to the Main Hospital with Song Huwen, and under the guidance of a nurse, found Xu Qigangâs ward. Before they got close, they could already hear laughter from inside.
Song Huwen heard Sheng Ningâs voice and a trace of sadness flickered in her eyes.
"Anâan, quickly call him brother-in-law."
"Brother-in-law." Sheng An made a face and called out decisively.
Sheng Ning sat on her bed, peeling an apple. Her face was all smiles as she watched everyone interact. When the apple was peeled, she cut it into small pieces and instinctively handed it to Xu Qigangâs mouth first.
Someone paused for a second, then quickly seized the opportunity, opening his mouth to eat the apple.
Sheng Ning looked at her now empty hand, she was supposed to be in a cold war, still angry! Had she already surrendered without a fight?
The room was filled with an odd atmosphere, with everyone looking at the two with amused glances. Especially Zhao Lanzi, her gaze was like a spotlight. Her son and daughter-in-lawâs relationship was so good, even feeding each other, surely it wouldnât be long before she held a grandchild.
"Wife, you look really nice today." Xu Qigang said in a low voice, "Next time you go out, Iâll have someone follow you."
"You knew?"
"Yeah! Changqi came and told me everything. Donât worry, Iâll make sure Changqi gives that pervert a âproperâ reception." Ensuring he âenjoysâ a good stay inside.
Sheng Ning guiltily lowered her head, "Sorry, next time Iâll only wear union uniforms."
Xu Qigang frowned, displeased, "My wife is beautiful; she should wear pretty clothes."
The two whispered to each other, not realizing the whole room was in fits of giggles! Actually, Xu Qigang knew everything, yet Sheng Ning was innocently sweetened by Xu Qigangâs cajoling, losing sense of direction.