Chapter 55

Shen Sichen’s eyes were a little vacant, as if he had given up struggling. “No fight, we’re just breaking up.”

He said it calmly, as if he had already accepted this fact.

Shen Chutang was a little surprised. “Second brother…”

Shen Sichen smiled. “It’s okay, it’s okay…”

He said it was okay, but his eyes were red, and his voice was choked.

“Second brother.” Shen Chutang patted his back. “Do you still like her?”

After a long time, Shen Chutang saw him nod vigorously, as if a drop of water fell into the snow.

Shen Chutang didn’t know how to comfort him, so she learned from Shi Chengyu’s way of comforting people and patted his back.

Shen Sichen leaned back, looked up at the sky, then covered his face with his hand. His shoulders trembled uncontrollably.

“It’s okay, second brother. Fate is wonderful. If two people love each other, even if they break up, they will come back together.”

Shen Chutang thought she was usually good at comforting people, but now, facing such a vulnerable Shen Sichen, she felt speechless.

“Yeah.”

“Just a breakup, is it worth crying like this?” Shen Yanheng didn’t know when he came over. He patted Shen Sichen on the shoulder twice.

Shen Yanheng was talking about Shen Sichen, but he didn’t know that he would cry even harder than Shen Sichen later.

“Come on, come up with me. Let’s have a few drinks. Don’t let Tangtang stay here with you in the cold.”

“I quit.”

He hadn’t touched alcohol for a long time. But now, it seemed like drinking wouldn’t affect anything anymore.

Shen Sichen stood up from his chair and pulled Shen Chutang up with him. “Let’s go, go back to the house.”

Shen Chutang didn’t know what they were talking about. She only knew that the four of them stayed in the basement bar for a long time, even Shen Gengli was a little drunk.

These few days of the New Year were supposed to be relaxed. There wasn’t much to do. Chen Musheng didn’t say anything to them. She just asked the maids to keep a close eye on them.

Chen Musheng’s family was in Su City. Shen Boyu went to visit his comrades in another city. Shen Gengli was an only child and didn’t have any relatives here. He only had a few friends from previous years, and they all lived nearby. It was convenient for them to visit each other, and then there wasn’t much else to do.

Compared to them, the Shi family was much busier. Shi Tingyue had many children and grandchildren. Only Shi Chengyu was an only child.

With so many people, there were more topics to talk about. It was inevitable to be in such a situation. Shi Chengyu sat on the sofa, facing his two uncles and one aunt.

“Chengyu, I saw your interview the other day. So, our Chengyu has someone he likes?”

Shi Siang had been in the army for many years, and he had a heroic aura about him, but he couldn’t help but love gossip, especially about Shi Chengyu.

Shi Chengyu smiled faintly. “Yes, Aunt.”

Everyone was surprised that he admitted it so readily. Shi Siang was also a little stunned. He stammered and asked, “Is, is it someone from a certain family?”

“I’ll bring her back to meet you all this summer.” Shi Chengyu said with a smile. Then he added, “I’m just bringing her back to meet you all. Don’t scare her.”

Shi Hezhuan heard what he said, turned his head to look at him, and had a faint guess in his heart. Two years later, and it was summer. It was hard not to think too much.

After everyone left, he called Shi Chengyu to the study.

Shi Hezhuan tapped on the table. “Don’t tell me you’re talking about Tangtang.”

“Yes.” Shi Chengyu replied quickly.

“You! You little rascal!” Shi Hezhuan angrily scolded him. “Gengli and I are friends. He trusts you to take care of Tangtang. How can you have such thoughts about Tangtang!”

“How will I face Gengli in the future!”

He had agreed to help take care of her, but he actually wanted to steal his daughter away. If Shen Gengli, the doting father, knew, he would definitely scold him!

Shi Chengyu’s expression was calm, but his tone was stubborn. “Dad, that’s your problem. I only like Tangtang.”

“My future wife will only be Tangtang.”

“You little rascal, Tangtang is still so young! Is she an adult?!”

“She’ll be an adult after her birthday this year.”

“You!”

Shi Hezhuan hadn’t been so angry in a long time. He was so angry that his head was spinning. He didn’t expect that Shi Chengyu had already set his sights on his daughter so early.

“Chengyu, you haven’t done anything to Tangtang, have you?” Shi Hezhuan calmed down for a long time before asking.

Shi Chengyu’s expression turned serious. “Dad, I’m not a beast.”

Shi Hezhuan snorted heavily. “I think you were pretty beastly with that scandal last time.”

There were too many bad memories about that incident. Shi Chengyu frowned slightly. “Dad, it’s late. I’ll go back to rest.”

“Okay, okay, go back. I’ll talk to your mom later.” Shi Hezhuan said helplessly. What could he do? He only had one son.

He just didn’t expect that his son, who had been well-behaved for so many years, would suddenly become rebellious at this time.

The New Year’s gift Shi Chengyu mentioned was given to Shen Chutang on the Lantern Festival. It was a pair of jade bracelets.

Shen Chutang’s wrists were thin, and most bracelets on the market were too loose for her. But this pair fit perfectly.

The color was lake blue, crystal clear, like wearing a string of water on her wrist.

Shen Chutang didn’t need to guess to know that he made them. Over the years, Shi Chengyu always liked to do things himself when he gave her gifts.

She looked at the jade bracelet on her wrist, then took his hand and touched the calluses on it, which were a little hard. She felt a little heartbroken. “Brother Chengyu…”

“It’s okay, as long as Tangtang likes it.” Shi Chengyu pulled his hand back, cupped her face so she wouldn’t look anymore. “What about my gift?”

Shen Chutang looked at him with moist eyes. “You won’t let me see it, so I won’t give it to you.”

“Okay then.” Shi Chengyu hugged her, still not wanting her to see it. “Let me hold you for a while.”

He liked to see Shen Chutang’s serious expression when she did something for him, but he didn’t like to see her cry.

Shen Chutang said again, “I won’t let you hold me either.”

Shi Chengyu laughed softly and said okay, but he didn’t let go of her.

*

In March, Zhao Wenxian was less than a week away from her due date. She moved into the military hospital early.

The doctor calculated the time very accurately. On the due date, in the early morning, Zhao Wenxian started labor. It wasn’t until the morning that she finished giving birth. She gave birth to a cute little boy, nicknamed Anan.

Shen Chutang didn’t find out until after school. She went to the hospital with Shi Chengyu.

There were guards standing at the door of the ward. Shen Yanheng came out to greet them. He looked more haggard than Zhao Wenxian.

Zhao Wenxian had already been transferred to a regular ward in the afternoon. She had also woken up. Anan was lying in the crib next to her, watched by a nurse.

“Tangtang is here.”

“Sister-in-law, you’re so brave.” Shen Chutang went over and sat next to Chen Musheng. She praised her again. “You’re so amazing.”

Zhao Wenxian smiled. “Thank you, Tangtang. Do you want to see Anan?”

“Yes, yes!” Shen Chutang quickly agreed, then walked to the crib. A wrinkled little baby was lying inside, his eyes still closed, making cooing sounds.

Shen Chutang looked curiously and whispered, “Hello, Anan. I’m your aunt.”

Chen Musheng and Zhao Wenxian looked at her and laughed. “Tangtang, he can’t understand yet.”

“Sister-in-law, it’s so amazing. Is giving birth very tiring?” Shen Chutang asked her, smiling.

Zhao Wenxian smiled gently and said, “It’s tiring, but it’s also worth it.”

Because it was her and Shen Yanheng’s child.