“Lu Linshen, I want to take you somewhere.”

Ever since Xie Zhixin left, she noticed that Lu Linshen often spaced out, sometimes for the entire day. He barely ate, claiming he was full after just a few bites. His sleep was restless, and he often frowned, appearing burdened by heavy thoughts.

Seeing him in such low spirits made her feel upset as well. During dinner, he once again only ate a few bites before putting down his chopsticks. In just a few days, his face had grown thinner, his already delicate features becoming even sharper. His chin was now more pointed, and his eyes were laced with red veins.

Initially, she didn’t want to intervene too much, but she couldn’t bear to watch him deteriorate like this.

Outside a traditional courtyard house, Lu Linshen looked at her in confusion. “Suisui, why did you bring me here?”

Meng Suihuan pulled out a key and solemnly handed it to him, her face brimming with a playful smile. “Go inside and see for yourself.”

After touring the entire courtyard, she asked casually, “What do you think of this place?”

“It’s nestled among mountains and water, with a peaceful environment and a central location. It’s a very nice place, perfect for investment.”

“I think so too.”

She had spent a lot of time evaluating this courtyard, and while she was initially nervous he might not like it, seeing his brows relax and his curious glances around filled her with pride. Her lips curved into a bright smile as she said, “So I bought it. From now on, this will be our home.”

He stared at her in disbelief.

Meng Suihuan took his hand, placing the key into his palm with a serious expression. “Our home.”

Home is a beautiful, comforting word, one that brings warmth and safety. Ever since she came to this world, what she longed for most was a home.

Knowing about Lu Linshen’s fears and insecurities, she had been pondering how to ease his anxieties, even just a little. She thought of creating a home—a warm and safe haven for both of them.

The cool metal of the key in his hand was a stark reminder that this was all real and not a dream. He looked at her again and again before pulling her into a tight embrace.

They held each other for a long time until her arms began to feel sore. When she noticed he was still dazed, she poked his back playfully. “Feeling better now?”

“Mm,” Lu Linshen replied, his voice muffled. “Very happy.”

“Then when we have time, let’s plan how to decorate it. We can pick out furniture together and design our little home.”

“Okay.” He smiled as he agreed, his deep, dark eyes brimming with happiness.

She had given him a surprise, but he, in turn, gave her one of his own.

What appeared before her was another home—but this one was already fully furnished. Cream-colored curtains, European-style sofas, a stunning crystal chandelier, and wood-grain floors…

Everything looked so familiar.

This was the design Meng Suihuan had painstakingly created with Lu Xiuhe. Every detail of the layout matched the design draft perfectly.

Overwhelmed, Meng Suihuan looked at him teasingly. “So you’re the picky, demanding buyer that Xiuhe Jie mentioned, huh?”

No wonder Xiuhe Jie insisted on dragging her to refine every little detail, consulting her opinion on every element. It all made sense now.

“Mm.” Lu Linshen gazed deeply at her. “I wanted to surprise you, but I was afraid you wouldn’t like it, so I asked my sister for help.”

It truly was a surprise—and one that hit her heart in just the right way.

Thinking of this, Meng Suihuan couldn’t help but laugh. “It seems we really have a connection. We thought of the same thing.”

She wanted to give him a home.
He wanted the same for her.

The two gazed at each other, their reflections visible in each other’s eyes.

At that moment, Lu Linshen suddenly spoke, his expression serious, like a strict old-school man. “Suisui, there’s something I want to tell you.”

Her eyes sparkled as she tilted her head to look at him, teasing, “You’re not planning to surprise me again, are you?”

He remained silent.

Seeing his hesitant demeanor, she patted his shoulder and joked, “I was just kidding! Don’t tell me you took it seriously?”

“Today, I’ve already received the best gift I could ask for. I’m not that greedy.”

“So, what is it you want to say?”

Lu Linshen lifted his gaze to her, his voice low and hesitant. “Suisui, I’ve decided to stop making games.”

“That’s it?” Meng Suihuan’s eyes widened, her expression adorably surprised. “With the way you looked just now, I thought you were going to say something really serious!”

“Stopping game development is no big deal. If you don’t want to do it, then just stop.”

Realizing she hadn’t fully understood his point, he rephrased, “If I stop making games, the company won’t be as profitable anymore…” His voice trailed off, growing quieter.

“And?” she pressed on.

He slowly closed his eyes and said softly, “Your dividends from the shares will be smaller.”

Shares? Dividends?

Meng Suihuan stared at him blankly, her mind momentarily foggy. Then memories of recent events flooded back—his relentless work on projects, his obsessive focus on game development, his unease, Xie Zhixin’s parting words, and now his mention of dividends.

A thought suddenly clicked in her mind. She looked up sharply at him. “Lu Linshen, were you making games because of me?”

He didn’t answer, but his eyes revealed the truth.

No wonder he had been acting strangely. No wonder he had seemed so burdened. No wonder he had been working tirelessly on games and investing in various projects.

It was all for her.

It was only then that she realized she had never truly understood Lu Linshen. She hadn’t noticed the silent sacrifices he had made for her, fulfilling her tasks behind the scenes.

If this had happened in the past, when Lu Linshen was merely a tool in her life, working hard to earn money for her, she would have been ecstatic.

But now, hearing this, she wasn’t happy at all. In fact, her chest felt heavy and uncomfortable.

“When did it start?” she asked. “When did you get this idea, and when did you start doing it?”

“The day we got together.”

Hearing his response, her heart trembled, a mix of sourness and warmth spreading through her.

Suddenly, she grew angry. Clenching her fists, she pounded them lightly against his chest. “Lu Linshen, how could you do this?”

Tears streamed down her face like a flood breaking through a dam.

Who does something like this?
From the very day they started dating, he had prepared himself to give up everything for her.

He was too much. Too cruel. How could he treat her like this?

“Don’t cry, Suisui.” He gently wiped away her tears with his fingers, speaking each word with care. “This was my choice. I never felt it was hard. I was happy to do it.”

“But, Lu Linshen, I can’t accept this. This love is too heavy—it’s beyond what I ever expected.”

She sniffled and choked out her words, “This was my responsibility to bear. I told you because I didn’t want to hide it from you, not because I wanted you to carry this burden for me.”

“I never thought of it that way,” he replied.

“At most, I just used you… maybe tricked you a little.”

“Don’t overthink it, Suisui. Everything I’ve done was my choice and has nothing to do with you.”

“It does,” she said stubbornly, meeting his gaze. “Lu Linshen, falling in love with you was impulsive on my part. I only thought about the present and didn’t consider the future. Maybe we—”

Before she could finish, a kiss landed on her lips, silencing her completely. He kissed her fiercely, passionately, sealing away her words.

When he finally let go, he said harshly, “Suisui, I will never divorce you. Don’t even think about it!”

Meng Suihuan was stunned by the kiss. Her lips hurt, and she inhaled sharply before mumbling back, “What nonsense are you imagining? When did I ever say I wanted a divorce?”

She shot him a glare. “What I was trying to say earlier was that, taking this opportunity, we should sit down and have a proper talk about everything. Clear things up.”

“Xuanyi once told me that every relationship needs to maintain a delicate balance. There can be fluctuations, but it can’t tip over.”

“The way we are now, we’re too unbalanced. If this keeps up, we’ll probably end up arguing every day in the future!”

In the future. Every day.

Lu Linshen caught those two words precisely, and his gaze suddenly softened, “That sounds pretty good.”

She was earnestly lecturing him, but to her surprise, Lu Linshen responded with a tone that seemed rather eager.

Meng Suihuan’s eyes widened in disbelief. “…You actually think arguing is good? Lu Linshen, have you been waiting for a chance to argue with me? Do you not love me anymore?”

Her sharp question, along with her piercing gaze, bore down on him. Realizing that his words had caused a misunderstanding, Lu Linshen hastily clarified, “Suisui, that’s not what I meant! How could I want to argue with you or not love you? I love you—so much, more than you can imagine.”

He paused and then explained further, “What I meant earlier is that if we can be honest with each other moving forward, care for and support each other, and maintain that delicate balance you talked about, that would be great. Our relationship would only get better and more harmonious.”

Meng Suihuan raised her eyebrows and gave him a sidelong glance. “Really now?”

Something about this felt a little off to her, but she decided not to dwell on it. Instead, she seized the moment to nonchalantly bring up her other agenda.

“Alright, since we’re on the same page, then the matter of transferring my shares in Wu Hai Net is settled.”

“Transferring shares? Suisui, no way, I don’t agree,” Lu Linshen quickly rejected the idea. “I’m just not planning to invest in new games anymore. I’ll still continue investing in other areas—”

Before he could finish, a hand suddenly covered his lips. “Shh.”

“Didn’t we just agree to work together to maintain that delicate balance? This is part of restoring it too.”

Ever since her relationship with Lu Linshen changed, she could no longer justify exploiting him as she had before, secretly taking advantage of the hard work and achievements of him and Qin Yu. Xie Zhixin’s departure had been a wake-up call—not just for Lu Linshen but for her as well.

She hadn’t been idle during this time, instead reflecting deeply on certain issues. Returning the shares was one of them. And now, things had fallen into place unexpectedly, which she found quite fitting.

“Lu Linshen, that’s final. You’ll go do what you love, and I’ll do what I’m meant to do.”

“Alright?”