CM - 35

Hospital Room.

Wen Huo looked at Shen Tingwen, who was bruised and bandaged in the hospital bed, then peeled an apple for Shen Cheng and fed it to him: “Teacher Shen, ah—”

Shen Tingwen turned over, not wanting to see the two of them.

Shen Cheng took the apple, put it down, and said to Shen Tingwen: “I’m on a business trip tomorrow, and your mom has something to do too. You’ll have to handle your own discharge.”

This is what growing up is like. When he was little, he was treated so well. Besides meeting Zhou Shuirong, nothing good ever happened during his growth. Shen Tingwen was indifferent and just said, “Okay.”

Wen Huo asked him, “Your teacher said you had an accomplice, and it was a girl. Don’t you have anything to tell me?”

Shen Tingwen turned his head: “Mind your own business.”

Wen Huo slapped him on the back: “What kind of attitude is that!”

Shen Tingwen dodged, not letting her touch him, but Wen Huo insisted on touching him and pinching his flesh. Annoyed, he called out to Shen Cheng: “Teacher Shen, can’t you control your wife? She’s touching another man right in front of you, and you can tolerate that?”

Wen Huo raised an eyebrow. Her son had been talking more and more lately. She exchanged glances with Shen Cheng, communicating their thoughts.

Shen Cheng understood her meaning. He took her hand and finally instructed Shen Tingwen: “Manage yourself.”

Isn’t that the norm? Shen Tingwen nodded: “Okay.”

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After leaving the hospital, Wen Huo asked Shen Cheng: “Do you know that girl?”

Shen Cheng’s gaze deepened. He slowly tightened his grip on Wen Huo’s hand: “Have you heard of Si Wen?”

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Once Zhou Shuirong had time to look at her phone, she saw that Shen Tingwen had sent her many messages. She read them one by one, going from feeling bored, to slightly awkward, then finally pursing her lips tightly.

“Have you eaten?” “So worried about me?” “Zhou Shuirong.” “Hello, Zhou Shuirong.” “I’m Shen Tingwen.” “Your husband.” “I’m very glad you came.” “But just this once.” “You should be protected by me.” “Understand?” “Zhou Shuirong!” “Hey, Zhou!” “Does anywhere hurt?” “Did they hit you?” “Don’t hide it from me.” “Have you eaten?” “Don’t starve yourself.” “Zhou Shuirong.” “Did you hear me?” ...

He was so annoying, so verbose. He just got out of the blacklist and he’s already harassing her? Couldn’t he stop for a second? Zhou Shuirong threw her phone on the bed, ignoring him. What did it matter to him if she ate or not? Annoying!

Her phone kept ringing, ringing non-stop.

Couldn’t he send one long message? Couldn’t he say a whole sentence? Zhou Shuirong picked up her phone again, saw he was still fixated on whether she had eaten, and impatiently replied: “No!”

Shen Tingwen finally quieted down.

Zhou Shuirong exhaled, tossing her phone aside. She lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling light, her mind a mess.

Was this what they called the late-night melancholic hour? But it wasn’t even late night yet. So what was wrong with her? Because of the fight? She used to fight every day. Si Wen would punish her constantly, and Zhou Yan would even enjoy the show.

She didn’t know how long she had been thinking until the doorbell rang. She thought Xu Su and Fang Qi had returned—

After she finished talking with Xu Su, he went out to find Fang Qi, claiming he was afraid Fang Qi wouldn’t know her way, but really he was just avoiding awkwardness after their argument.

She walked to the door, opened it, and it wasn’t Xu Su, nor Fang Qi. It was Shen Tingwen, covered in injuries and bandages. Even so, he was still handsome. In terms of looks, he never backed down.

Shen Tingwen held up the bag in his hand: “Dumplings. You said you loved them before.”

Zhou Shuirong panicked, how strange. Her eyes seemed blurry, her heartbeat was already out of rhythm, and her breathing was erratic. She couldn’t control it, so she closed the door again, leaning against it.

Playing like this takes the fun out of it. It doesn’t even try to win over her heart...