I will die early and cannon fodder. I will enjoy great blessings after marrying a sick man.

"Okay, then let's make a pinky promise. Daddy won't go back on his word." Although disappointed, Little Orange still smiled and said sensibly.

She stretched out her little fingers, waiting for Shen Yanqing's response.

Seeing his daughter and Song Manman looking exactly the same in the morning, Shen Yanqing felt even more guilty, but he still forced a smile and made a pinky promise with Xiaojuzi.

My determination to return to Kyoto became even stronger.

It was late at night and the children went back to their rooms to rest one after another. Shen Yanqing and Song Manman also returned to their rooms.

The two of them lay on the bed. Shen Yanqing gently embraced Song Manman in his arms and said softly, "My dear, I will definitely return to Kyoto as soon as possible."

Song Manman snuggled in his arms, feeling his body temperature, nodded gently, and said, "Okay, but there's no need to force it, let's just let it go."

Although she hopes Shen Yanqing will return to Kyoto, Song Manman also doesn't want to see Shen Yanqing too tired or too hard-working for this, and she doesn't want to put pressure on him.

"Yeah!" Shen Yanqing responded and hugged Song Manman tighter.

The moonlight poured into the room through the curtains, and the two gradually fell asleep in this tranquility and love.

The next day, Shen Yanqing got up early as soon as it was light.

Shen Yanqing didn't want to wake up Song Manman who was sleeping beside him, so he tiptoed and put on his clothes quietly.

After packing his luggage, Shen Yanqing sat on the edge of the bed and ruffled Song Manman's messy hair. His gentle movements seemed as if he was treating a precious treasure.

Shen Yanqing's eyes were full of reluctance and attachment. He bent down and lowered his head slightly to kiss Song Manman's forehead.

"My dear, I have to leave for Jiangcheng today." His voice was low and gentle, filled with endless apology.

The reason why he was able to return to Kyoto to celebrate his child’s birthday this time was because his second uncle Song Mu was able to help him deal with Jiangcheng’s affairs.

The second reason is that he compressed all the work of the past few days into the few days before he came back, but it was only limited to these few days. It would not be possible to stay any longer.

Hearing Shen Yanqing's words, Song Manman woke up in shock, and instantly stood up and sat up straight, with a hint of sleepiness in her eyes.

But that trace of sleepiness was instantly replaced by reluctance.

Putting her arm around Shen Yanqing's neck, Song Manman bit her lip and said reluctantly, "Can you come back for the New Year?"

Song Manman's eyes were full of anticipation.

For the rest of her life, she didn't expect Shen Yanqing to come back. She only hoped that Shen Yanqing could come back home during the Chinese New Year so that the family could have a reunion year.

Shen Yanqing had a trace of helplessness on his face, and said: "I may not be able to come back this year. I have to go to the grassroots to inspect with my second brother. I will try to find an opportunity..."

Shen Yanqing's voice became lower and lower, and his heart was filled with guilt.

Looking at Song Manman's gradually lost eyes, Shen Yanqing knew that his words seemed pale and powerless at this moment.

Song Manman's arm slowly slid down from Shen Yanqing's neck. After a long silence, she smiled and said, "It's okay. You and second brother should focus on your work."

There was a hint of reluctance in Song Manman's smile, but more of it was understanding and support.

"I'm sorry, sweetie."

After kissing Song Manman on the forehead, Shen Yanqing didn't know what else to say except sorry.

His heart was filled with helplessness and guilt. He wished he could put everything aside and stay with his family, but he couldn't do that. He had to do his job.