After breaking off the engagement, she became the CEO's favorite

"At that time, with the support of my grandfather, I really thought I could control the Shen Group."

"I thought that as long as I had power and status, I wouldn't have to worry about Shen Nanye, and I wouldn't have to be afraid..."

Shen Xiling forced a wry smile, and his whispered words sounded more like a confession than an "explanation" to Lu Ranran.

"After I woke up, I erased all the clues and pretended nothing had happened."

"After returning to Shen's, I am determined to become stronger and make Shen Nanye never dare to do anything again, and make," he raised his eyes and looked at Lu Ranran, "no one dares to bully you."

"I didn't expect that while I thought I was getting stronger, you had already suffered so much in the Lu family."

"If you hadn't come to Shen's Construction that day, I'm afraid I wouldn't have the courage to take that step."

"After marrying you and watching you shine in your field, I thought I had done well enough, but I didn't expect..."

Shen Xiling's voice lost its usual calmness and composure.

He now is no different from Shen Xiling who was locked in a small dark room and ready to give up on himself a few years ago.

Lu Ranran's emotions were even more complicated.

She was so angry because of Lu Keke that she wanted to rush out and cut her into pieces.

But because someone cares about her and loves her, her heart softens. At this moment, she doesn't want to care about Lu Keke anymore, she just wants to concentrate on hugging the lover in front of her.

In fact, she really did that.

"Fortunately," she said softly, "we are still together."

There had been lucky encounters, long-lasting concerns and the fear of not being able to move forward between them.

They all moved forward bravely with their own pains, fortunately, fate did not let them go their separate ways.

Shen Xiling put his arms around her back carefully, with cherishment and love, afraid that he would break her if he used too much force, and also afraid that he would lose her if he didn't hold her hand tightly.

"Ran Ran," his voice returned to its original softness and calmness, with a soothing power, "Let's go home."

Yes, go home.

They are no longer wandering ghosts, they are each other's peace of mind.

The next day, Lu Ranran was awakened by the bright sunlight outside the window early in the morning.

Unlike the room next door that belongs to him, Shen Xiling's room faces east and is greeted by the brightest sunshine early in the morning, but it is also extremely hot in the summer.

As for why she stayed in Shen Xiling's room...

After the "help me take off my glasses" last night...

Lu Ranran covered her burning cheeks, trying to drive the memories of last night out of her mind, but the slight discomfort and aches in her body kept reminding her.

Shen Xiling...really endured it for a long time.

Thinking of this, Lu Ranran laughed again, her heart filled with sweetness.

With a "squeak" sound, the door was pushed open.

Lu Ranran crawled into the quilt in panic, pretending that she was still asleep.

The footsteps were very soft, but you could hear them approaching slowly.

Lu Ranran felt a shadow falling, just blocking the dazzling sunlight.

Next came the thump of the tray being placed on the bedside table.

There seemed to be a warm breath passing over her face. Lu Ranran felt a slight itch and her eyes moved unconsciously.

"woke up?"

A deep and mellow voice sounded in my ears.

Lu Ranran's heart started beating like thunder, but she still looked like she had just woken up.

She stretched and accidentally pulled the uncomfortable spot on her waist, and couldn't help but cry out.

"What's wrong?" The people around him suddenly became nervous, "Are you still feeling uncomfortable?"

As he was about to lift the quilt to check, the quilt was held tightly in Lu Ranran's hand, and his face was as red as a cooked shrimp.

"No, I'm fine."

Shen Xiling looked at her round eyes and couldn't help but think she was both cute and funny, and he began to feel like teasing her.

He leaned down gently, and his warm breath fanned onto the small earlobe.

"Last night, you—"

"what!!!!"

Lu Ranran didn't want to listen anymore, so she pulled back the quilt and buried herself in it.

Shen Xiling smiled very happily.

He decided to quit while he was ahead and gently patted the little ball curled up in the quilt.

"I'll put the clothes next to you. Remember to drink some water after you wash up."

"I'll wait for you downstairs for breakfast."

After the door closed, Lu Ranran stayed in the quilt for a while, and finally got out of bed reluctantly.

While washing up, Lu Ranran found that a double set of toiletries had been prepared on the sink, in matching couple colors.

Whether it is the brand of facial cleanser or the flavor of toothpaste, they are all my favorites and I use them often.

Lu Ranran still had the toothbrush in her mouth and suddenly she started to giggle.

When she saw the person in the mirror, Lu Ranran was startled. She felt that this face was different from her previous impression of herself.

It seems like, she has become more beautiful...?

Lu Ranran was shocked by her own thoughts and her face turned red again.

What and what? It's really...

She washed up hastily, changed into the clothes prepared by Shen Xiling, gulped down the glass of water on the bedside, and finally felt refreshed and energetic, and skipped downstairs.

I happened to run into Li Ma who was about to feed Ah Huang.

"Morning, Aunt Li." Lu Ranran didn't even realize that she sounded a little more excited when she spoke.

Li Ma smiled and said, "Good morning. What good news is there today that makes you so happy?"

"Of course it's because Aunt Li made a lot of delicious food again~" Lu Ranran blinked mischievously.

"You kid..." Li Ma's eyes were so bright that they turned into crescents. "Go eat quickly. Ah Huang is calling me."

Shen Xiling was sitting at the dining table, processing something with his head down. When he heard footsteps, he raised his head and looked at Lu Ranran with a smile in his eyes.

"Morning," he said.

Today, unlike his usual neat outfit before work, he presents a lazy and casual temperament.

The hair without the "restraint" of hairspray is soft and gentle, making the pair of gold-rimmed glasses look less sharp and more bookish.

"Good morning!"

Lu Ranran jumped to her seat.

After sitting down, she did not rush to pick up the bowl and chopsticks. Instead, she held her face with both hands, swung her feet, and looked at the person opposite her.

Shen Xiling placed the porridge in front of Lu Ranran and asked curiously:

"Watch what I do?"

Lu Ranran narrowed her eyes and smiled brightly.

"You look good."

"Why didn't I realize you were so handsome before?"

Shen Xiling raised his eyebrows and looked at her leisurely with his arms folded.

"I thought..."

"After last night, you'll discover other good qualities in me."

"for example--"

"Okay!" Lu Ranran quickly interrupted him, picked up the bowl and started drinking in small sips.

"This porridge is delicious, isn't it, hahahaha..."

"Yes, it's really delicious." Shen Xiling said.