Lu Linshen didn’t hesitate at all. He immediately put down the work in his hands and quickly left. “Suisui, where are you? I’ll come find you.”

Meng Suihuan cried as she gave him an address.

Lu Linshen grabbed the car keys and headed straight for the garage. While walking, he spoke to Qin Yu, “Lao Qin, you and Lao Xu handle the partnership, I need to deal with something urgently.”

Qin Yu noticed the urgency and asked, ” Lu Ge, what happened? Do you need my help?”

“Your sister-in-law ran into some trouble, I’m going to handle it. You and Lao Xu just take care of the partnership. If there’s any problem, call me anytime.”

Qin Yu smiled broadly, “Haha, Lu Ge, don’t worry, Lao Xu and I will handle the partnership. You go take care of your sister-in-law, don’t let her wait too long.”

Since Lao Xie left, not only had Lu Linshen matured, but Qin Yu and Xu Xuanyi had also grown into capable individuals who could handle things on their own.

Lu Linshen grabbed the car keys, walked to the garage, and skillfully got into the car. He released the handbrake, stepped on the gas, and sped off.

Besides maturing in his career, his driving skills had also improved. He was so familiar with the roads from home and the company to Xuyu Group that he drove without hesitation, quickly reaching his destination.

The destination was on a more secluded street, with only a few people walking around. He recognized his own car immediately. After parking, he quickly walked to the passenger side and heard faint sobs through the transparent window.

He gently tapped the window. “Suisui, it’s me, Lu Linshen. I’m here.”

The window silently rolled down, and he saw Suisui with her face buried in the steering wheel, her nose making sniffling sounds as she sobbed, “…Come in quickly.”

He sat in the passenger seat, gently put his arm around her, and softly asked, “Suisui, what did you mean earlier? Why did you say you couldn’t complete the task and that you’d break your promise?”

A lot of thoughts ran through his mind during the drive, and his heart had been heavy with worry. He was desperate to know what happened, but he also knew that in times like this, he couldn’t rush; he needed to steady her emotions first and understand the situation step by step.

Meng Suihuan had already been upset, and now, in front of someone she trusted, her last layer of restraint completely broke.

“Boohoo—”

“Lu Linshen, my progress bar is still at 99%. The Changning Airport project has been fully paid, several movies have been released, and Jiang Chengxuan’s investment in finance has also yielded good returns… but I still haven’t completed the task.”

“The final task point, I don’t know what to do to complete it. She told me to explore it on my own, but I haven’t found anything. I definitely can’t complete it, woohoo… I’m going to break my promise. I can’t grow old with you, Boohoo—”

She cried loudly, feeling both hurt and helpless.

His hand gently patted her back, soothing her softly.

“It’s okay, Suisui, you’ve done great. You’ve come from zero to ninety-nine, and I believe you can do this last step too.”

“I can’t, Lu Linshen. I’ve tried so many times, but it doesn’t work.”

“Maybe it’s just that the method isn’t right. We’ll figure it out together, slowly. I’ll be with you every step of the way, thinking of ways to solve it. We’re not in a rush, and we won’t feel bad. Okay?”

“Boohoo—”

“But I just feel so upset, so anxious. When I think about not completing the task, I might have to part ways with you, and maybe I’ll never see you again. I just can’t control my emotions…”

Lu Linshen hugged her even tighter, his voice still gentle. “Let’s not think about it for now, okay? Let’s focus on something else.”

Meng Suihuan sniffled and raised her head, speaking in a stuffy voice, “Think about what? I can’t think of anything.”

“Think about whatever you see,” Lu Linshen said patiently.

“…Then should I think about you?”

Lu Linshen smiled broadly, his lips curving upward. “Yes, think about me.”

Looking at his smile, Meng Suihuan suddenly realized she had been tricked by him again. This man was getting more and more outrageous. “You’re bullying me!” she said, looking at him with a wronged expression.

“Suisui, don’t look at me like that, or I might want to kiss you.”

“You only know how to bully me,” Meng Suihuan pouted and leaned forward, giving him a quick kiss. “Is that enough?”

Lu Linshen chuckled and shook his head. “Not enough.”

She kissed him a few more times, but he still looked unsatisfied. She couldn’t help but complain, “Lu Linshen, have you noticed that the roles are reversed? It should be you comforting me, but now I’m the one comforting you.”

“Hmm.” Lu Linshen agreed. “Then should I comfort you?”

Just as he finished speaking, she felt a warmth on her lips. The air around them was filled with his scent, and his taste lingered in her mouth. When she finally pulled back to breathe, she glared at him and scolded, “Lu Linshen, you’re a jerk. Is this how you comfort someone? You’re not sincere at all, it’s so perfunctory!”

Lu Linshen gave a light laugh. “Hmm, Suisui, you’re right, I’m a jerk. Not only that, I’m also bad at words. I can only comfort you this way. If you don’t like it, I can try something else?”

Meng Suihuan raised an eyebrow. “Try it.”

“I just made a reservation at a nearby restaurant. The beautiful Miss Suisui, would you like to have lunch with me?”

Meng Suihuan was both amused and exasperated. “Your way of comforting people is so old-fashioned! Either you kiss me, hug me, or take me to eat something!”

But then again, she was actually a little hungry. “What’s there to eat?”

Lu Linshen pulled out his phone and showed her. “These are the nearby restaurants. Take a look, and tell me what you want to eat.”

Meng Suihuan glanced at the phone screen, which displayed various categories like Western cuisine, Chinese food, roast duck, and seafood.

Hmm? Wasn’t this just a 21st-century map? She looked at him with surprise. “Lu Linshen, how do you have this?”

“Recently, I perfected some data collected from the third-generation engine system. On the way here, I remembered, so I had Lao Qin organize it. I thought it might be useful.”

He said it so casually, but Meng Suihuan couldn’t help but marvel. Lu Linshen was really, really smart. In this day and age, he had this kind of advanced awareness! No wonder he was the male lead!

She didn’t hesitate to praise him. “Lu Linshen, you’re amazing. You even thought of this!”

“It wasn’t me who thought of it.” Lu Linshen rubbed her head. “You told me about it. Don’t you remember?”

“Ah, when did I say that? I don’t remember…”

“Once, when we were driving, you said these roads were hard to recognize, and it would be great if there was a map. You told me there were detailed maps where you are, showing every building, street, and road clearly. It makes everything so convenient.”

She thought for a moment but couldn’t remember. It must have been something she said casually, yet he remembered it so clearly and even created it.

She smiled, her lips curving upward. “You remember everything I say? Besides this one, what else do you remember?”

“You said you trust me. Whether it’s about websites, mobile chips, or search engines, Suisui, you unconditionally believe in me, support me, and encourage me to bravely do what I want, without regrets.”

Meng Suihuan’s heart skipped a beat. Was she really that good in his eyes?

“So, Suisui, just like you trust me unconditionally, I also trust you unconditionally. Even with the task that’s making you feel helpless now, I believe you can complete it.”

“It’s just a matter of time.”

“So don’t worry, don’t feel bad, don’t let emotions overwhelm you. We still have more than a year. I’ll be with you, and we’ll think of a solution together. So give yourself some confidence and time. Don’t easily doubt yourself. Let’s take it one step at a time, okay?”

Meng Suihuan felt her agitated emotions calm down. She felt much lighter and looked at him with deep, grateful eyes. “So, if I fail and disappear, will you forget me and completely erase me from your memory?”

“I won’t.”

“I will never forget you, Suisui. I’ve already written down our love, everything we’ve experienced, not just in a notebook, but also in code. I’ve written your name and my love for you into the search engine. So… I will never forget you in this lifetime.”

She never expected him to write her name, and everything between them, into the code. How could he do this? It made her heart flutter. Meng Suihuan felt a pang in her nose, and tears welled up in her eyes, unable to hold back.

“Lu Linshen, you’re not at all foolish. The way you comfort people isn’t dismissive at all, everything is so incredibly good.” It was so good that she wanted to be with him for the rest of her life.

Since having deeper communication with Lu Linshen, she had become calmer, no longer so impatient. A problem might have many solutions, and she was sure she could find the one that was right for her. But how exactly to solve it was still unknown. However, she wasn’t in a rush because she still had time—time enough to think and explore.

After the surgery, Lao Zhou had rested at home for a long time, and now he was able to get out of bed and move around, though slowly. When she visited him, she also saw his wife, son, and mother. His wife was a very kind and plain woman, but at that moment, she acted like a child, running around the house. When she saw Meng Suihuan, she timidly hid behind Lao Zhou, seemingly afraid.

Lao Zhou’s son, who appeared to be around eleven or twelve, was sitting in a simple wheelchair. Without saying a word, he quietly poured her a cup of hot tea. It seemed that his wife tried to snatch the tea from his hands, but Lao Zhou quickly stopped her, saying, “Don’t cause a fuss, this is for Boss Meng. She’s our savior, she’s helped us so much.”

“Boss Meng, my wife isn’t quite clear-headed, please forgive her,” Lao Zhou awkwardly apologized.

“It’s alright,” Meng Suihuan replied.

Lao Zhou’s mother, after realizing that Meng Suihuan was the one who had saved her son’s life, burst into tears and thanked her.

“Young lady, thank you. You’re such a great person. Without you, our Xiao Zhou might not be with us. You’re our family’s savior, thank you so much—”

“Auntie, Lao Zhou has helped me a lot over the years. It’s the least I could do. Please don’t be so polite,” Meng Suihuan said.

To show their gratitude, Lao Zhou’s mother personally cooked a table full of dishes. During the meal, she filled her bowl with rice, placed meat and vegetables in front of her, and even moved the warm charcoal closer to her feet.

She understood that this was their way of thanking her, for helping their family.

This was the first time she had done something without any intention of profit, and this act had changed a family. Meng Suihuan felt immense joy, but there was also another emotion slowly rising within her—pride, fulfillment, and a deep sense of accomplishment. It was at this moment that the fog in front of her dissipated, and she became clear-headed. The questions that had been confusing her before now had answers.

She would cast aside the shackles of the task and do what she truly loved. She would break free from the constraints of her emotions, love herself, and love Lu Linshen. She would also help more people to the best of her ability, spreading love and happiness. She wanted to leave a mark in this world that was uniquely hers.