Chapter 29 part 3

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It was as if years ago, Qian Lingling, who had just started university, interned during the day at Wutong, and due to the need to provide money for her mother’s medical treatment, she had to work at a KTV selling alcohol at night. But KTV was a mixed place, and Qian Lingling had truly gone there with the innocent intention of just selling drinks. The owner, seeing her petite and cute appearance, wanted to push her into a pit.

At that time, Xia Shutong happened to be at that store for socializing, and she happened to see the round-faced intern. She looked pitiful, clearly a college student, yet she was being bullied as if she were a powerless child. Her eyes were glistening with tears, but also hiding a layer of resilient determination.

It was somewhat reminiscent of her past self.

So, Xia Shutong instinctively helped her.

Xia Shutong even vividly recalled her own feelings at that time – it was just a spontaneous act, without any extra thoughts, no pity, no fondness, no emotions whatsoever.

Even as time passed, and she began to feel closer to Qian Lingling due to prolonged interaction, it was only a sense of closeness, not approaching trust.

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She really didn’t know how she had become such a person.

All she could do was console herself – the past couldn’t be changed, but she could change the future, and strive to make amends for her past mistakes.

Suddenly, Xia Shutong thought that even Qian Lingling, who had been by her side all along, was just a pawn she could discard at any moment. So, what kind of existence was Yun Feiwu, who she married, in her heart?

She couldn’t recall.

But this time, Xia Shutong didn’t want to remember her past so much. She feared that after recalling, she would uncontrollably revert to being as cold, selfish, and crazy as before.

…

The next day, when the group arrived at Xia Shutong’s house, it was already 4 o’clock in the afternoon.

Xia Shutong’s fever had subsided, but she was still suffering from a cold. Today, she had slept heavily and had only gotten up around 2 o’clock to have lunch before returning to bed.

One couldn’t deny that lying in bed like a lazy fish, on days without work, was incredibly pleasant.

Even upon hearing the news of the crew’s visit, Xia Shutong hesitated to get dressed and get out of bed.

Since she was still recovering from her cold, wouldn’t it be fine to lie down a little longer? She could go downstairs during mealtime.

Thus, Xia Shutong calmly allowed Qian Lingling to attend to the guests while she continued to lie in bed and play with her phone.

Downstairs.

Qian Lingling certainly couldn’t tell others that Xia Shutong was too lazy to change clothes or get out of bed, so she could only explain that Xia Shutong was still unwell and needed more rest.

Director Dai Su listened and displayed a concerned expression. He picked several fresh fruits and handed them to the housekeeper, insisting that they be properly prepared and brought to Xia Shutong.

Other guests sat on the sofa, making casual conversation. Director Dai Su’s emotional intelligence was appallingly low, and Yun Feiwu didn’t speak much either. Thankfully, there was Jiang Feng, who was naturally sociable, preventing the atmosphere in the room from becoming overly awkward.

After a while, the housekeeper came out with medicine and a fruit platter from the kitchen. Unexpectedly, Yun Feiwu stood up suddenly, saying, “Auntie, let me do it.”

Then she turned to the others on the sofa and said, “You guys chat, I’ll go greet President Xia.”

Yun Feiwu’s gaze softened, and the curve of her lips carried a warmth that made it impossible for anyone to refuse.

As Yun Feiwu walked up the stairs with the tray, Qian Lingling suddenly realized – did Miss Yun just smile again?

She stared at Yun Feiwu’s back in doubt, feeling like she had glimpsed something fleeting, yet unsure.

“Little Sister Qian, what are you looking at?”

Hearing Jiang Feng’s voice, Qian Lingling turned her head and blinked, saying, “… Nothing.”

…

Perhaps for the convenience of the housekeeper’s movements, Xia Shutong’s room door was half-closed.

With both hands full, Yun Feiwu couldn’t knock on the door, but when she reached the doorway, she hesitated. Should she announce her presence or not?

But what if Xia Shutong was really asleep.

Yun Feiwu tilted her head, deciding it would be better not to disturb her and entered quietly.

Soon, she rounded the corner and saw Xia Shutong half-reclined on the bed, watching videos on her phone. Though her eyes were bright and lively, her complexion was pale from illness.

Yun Feiwu’s heart ached.

Xia Shutong have always had a weak constitution since childhood. After they grew apart, Yun Feiwu had no way of knowing her health status.

Seeing the sick Xia Shutong again after many years, Yun Feiwu’s heart ached just as she expected – it hurt so much it was unbearable.

“Auntie, leave the medicine by the bedside. I’ll take it in a bit. Thank you.” Xia Shutong, hearing footsteps, instinctively thought it was the housekeeper and spoke without looking up. However, when she raise her head, she abruptly realized it was not the housekeeper but Yun Feiwu.

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