Nevertheless, apart from Gu Qingyun coming to visit, Gu Qingyun’s parents had already returned home. This was a decision made by the family, as everyone staying there would mean great expenses on accommodation and food, which was a significant burden for their family. Moreover, there was farm work waiting for them at home. Only at this moment did Gu Qingyun profoundly realize what money meant to a family like theirs. "Sorry, I suddenly left during dinner." Gu Qingyun turned his head slightly, glancing at her with eyes that flickered uncertainly. "It’s okay." Shen Jingrou looked back at him. "You got a call from the hospital, right?" "Yes," Gu Qingyun nodded. Gu Grandma’s attending physician wanted to tell him some things before leaving work, so they made a call. Seeing her calm expression, it was clear she wasn’t upset about his sudden departure. Remembering the scene during dinner, he cautiously asked, "In the private room, the one sitting next to you was...?" "My husband’s younger brother." Mentioning Lin Yue, a trace of impatience flashed across Shen Jingrou’s face. "Husband?" Gu Qingyun looked at her with shock written all over his face. He was truly taken aback by her words. Shen Jingrou originally felt quite heavy-hearted, but seeing the young man’s dumbfounded expression, a bitter smile flickered across her face. "My daughter is already seven." She didn’t elaborate on Lin Fei, instead pretending to be lighthearted by shifting the topic to her daughter. "Daughter..." The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝘯𝘦𝘵 At this moment, Gu Qingyun was like a parrot, repeating every word Shen Jingrou said. The young man’s silly and innocent demeanor made Shen Jingrou laugh. In the long corridor, the two sat side by side, chatting idly, and the initially heavy atmosphere gradually became lively. After An Yin returned home with Bao Shaojin, the sky outside had completely darkened. Once inside, Bao Shaojin changed shoes and bent down to pick up the pair at An Yin’s feet. As he bent, An Yin gazed intently at him for a moment. "Don’t just stand there, put them on." The moment he spoke, the flutter in An Yin’s heart vanished instantly. She hastily took off her shoes and slipped on the cotton slippers. As they walked towards the living room, a familiar scent filled the entire house. "Bao Shaojin, do you smell the medicine?" An Yin stopped, sniffing the air forcefully. When the pungent smell hit her brain, her face fell. "Yes," Bao Shaojin snorted. An Yin almost pinched her nose at the smell, but seeing the man’s calm face, she pretended nothing was wrong too. The living room was connected to a closed balcony. Following behind him, An Yin stepped onto the balcony and was immediately captivated by the sight. Under the drifting fine rain, sparkling lights greeted her eyes. The most delightful sight was the long river seemingly dividing the city into two, its shimmering surface reflecting dazzling lights. The banks of the river were adorned with multicolored lights, appearing even more vibrant against the night backdrop. Placing her hands on the glass, An Yin watched the nightscape outside, her clear eyes not blinking. The balcony was spacious, with a light yellow sofa in one corner, two soft chairs by the window, and a small round table with fresh fruits and some imported snacks on top. There were also two pots of green plants placed in the corner. Bao Shaojin sat with his long legs crossed, casting a sideways glance at the slender figure of the young girl, his gaze gradually becoming complex. She watched the outside scenery, but she had become his scenery. Whenever he saw her innocent, carefree face, dark, absurd thoughts would sprout deep within his heart. He wanted to trap her in a cage belonging solely to him, for his eyes alone, to touch alone... As they spent more time together, this thought grew stronger. The man’s pupils gradually took on a layer of desire, especially at night, when the restlessness would quietly emerge in his heart. He suddenly stood up. "Stay here obediently." An Yin was happily admiring the city’s nightscape when suddenly the man dropped a word and entered the room. She turned her head belatedly, but the man had already walked inside. An Yin blinked, unable to guess what he was up to, and continued to enjoy the view on her own. That night was particularly painful for An Yin as she drank the medicine, but under the man’s gaze, she braced herself to gulp down the last of it, and only then did he let her off. Soon after, she was kept by him to spend the night in the new house. That night, she tossed and turned. Compared to An Yin’s distress, the man was in deep torment, entering the bathroom several times throughout the night with the fire in his heart becoming more and more intense. Until three or four in the morning, unable to sleep, in the dark of the night, he stood at the little girl’s bedroom door, smoking one cigarette after another, and only then did the agitation in his heart slowly settle. Before leaving, his cold eyes resembled a ravenous wolf king in a desert, waiting voraciously outside a rabbit hole. After breakfast, Bao Shaojin personally took An Yin to school. As for the clothes she changed out of yesterday, they had already been sent to the dry cleaners by the maid, so she had no choice but to wear something from the walk-in closet. The car stopped at the usual spot. Perhaps because it was too early, there were few cars on the road, and even fewer pedestrians. Along the way, An Yin yawned several times. "Didn’t sleep well last night?" Bao Shaojin noticed the dark circles under her eyes and asked in a deep voice. "No, not at all," An Yin straightened her back, flatly denying it. The young girl avoided his gaze, clearly lying, but Bao Shaojin didn’t blame her. In fact, he had only slept for a little over an hour himself the previous night. "I’m getting out now, bye." She said, raising her hand to push open the car door, but found it locked. She tensed up and stammered, "Bao Shaojin, the car door won’t open." Bao Shaojin looked at the young girl wearing a long pink coat that accentuated her fair skin, as delicate as a freshly peeled egg, smooth, and tempting. The man swallowed, suppressing his urges. "It’s open now." As he spoke, An Yin eagerly pushed open the car door, got out, and walked a few steps before realizing the door hadn’t closed. She quickly turned back and reached out to close it, seeing the man’s deep gaze on her, which nearly made her hand shake. After closing the door, she left with a nervous heart. The man’s car stayed in place for a long time until his phone rang, interrupting his thoughts. It was Bao Cheng’s call, and he sneered. What must come will eventually come, there’s no escaping it!