After taking a bath, while Yan Sui was drying Meng Ting’s body, he leaned on Yan Sui’s shoulder and fell asleep. His long eyelashes covered his eyes, his brows relaxed. He probably believed in Yan Sui more than he believed in himself.
Yan Sui carried the person back to the room, gently kissed his forehead, and then they fell asleep in each other’s arms.
This night was just a slightly more exciting one among their countless passionate nights, seemingly no different from the others. But the next day, upon closer inspection, Meng Ting would notice that there was an unconscious affection in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows when he looked at Yan Sui, making him look warm and beautiful.
Zhen Han and Gu Lang came to the Yan residence again, their eyebrows involuntarily raising, and then they looked at Yan Sui teasingly.
Looking at Meng Ting’s appearance, one can tell that Yan Sui is living a good life, full of love and sweetness, or is it even sweeter than honey?
Yan Sui didn’t react much to their teasing; he simply placed his hand on Meng Ting’s waist, but the possessive meaning was self-evident.
The only silver lining to Meng Ting being drugged was that it brought Yan Sui and Meng Ting closer together. However, even so, those who should be punished cannot be exempted from responsibility.
“I can’t see it being more than two days before Old Lady Su comes over,” Zhen Han said, his expression somewhat gloomy.
Old Lady Su had a relatively good relationship with his grandmother, but this ‘good’ relationship was merely the kind of interaction typical among noblewomen. While there might be some affection, it was not enough to offset Su Siyu’s mistakes.
Moreover, and more importantly, the Su family is really being too reckless and bizarre in their actions. Su Siyu has not been seen at all until now. Could it be that the Su family really thinks that if they hide the person, the Yan family will not be able to do anything to them?
Yan Sui gently nodded, acknowledging Zhen Han’s words. Perhaps children who have experienced particularly bizarre childhoods see things more clearly than others. He is, Zhen Han is, and in fact, Meng Ting is too.
“Tsk, they’re really shameless,” Gu Lang also muttered. As he spoke, he took out a test report from his briefcase, put it on the table, and then sliding it in front of Yan Su. This was the report from the juice sent to the testing agency that day.
“They’re also ruthless enough; this dosage is seriously over the limit; drinking a whole cup of it could kill someone.”
Fortunately, that day Meng Ting only took a sip and then went to the bathroom to vomit it all out. Otherwise, if it had been more serious, even if they punished the person now, they wouldn’t be able to make up for any harm done to Meng Ting.
After Yan Sui finished reading, Meng Ting beside him also finished reading. Zhen Han took it and read it again.
“Based on this, I don’t know how many years they will be sentenced to…” If it’s too short, it’s definitely won’t be enough to satisfy his anger.
Zhen Han spoke sinisterly, and even had some other thoughts in mind.
At this moment, Uncle Xiao walked in from outside, slightly bowing and saying, “The old lady of the Su family is at the gate.”
It’s no longer a matter of sending a name card or making a phone call first; it’s a matter of going directly to the Yan residence to confront someone.
“Please let her in,” Yan Sui said, leaning back slightly. He continued to hold Meng Ting and then looked at Gu Lang and Zhen Han, “You don’t need to avoid it either.”
Since she has come here to beg for mercy, there is no need for her to avoid others and continue to beg for mercy.
However, Old Lady Su not only came by herself, but she also brought Su Siyu with her. To be more precise, it was Su Siyu who sought out Old Lady Su and asked her to bring him to meet Yan Sui. Otherwise, he really wouldn’t have been able to see Yan Sui if Yan Sui didn’t want to.
Meng Ting only realized at the last moment that Old Lady Su had brought Su Siyu with her. His eyes widened slightly, his brows furrowed, showing a hint of displeasure, but he pressed his lips together and remained silent. The slight drowsiness he felt after lunch had completely vanished.
Yan Sui’s gaze swept over, looking at Old Lady Su and Su Siyu. The frost in his eyes was not hidden at all, a slight cold smile appeared on his face, and then it completely retracted.
Gu Lang and Zhen Han also looked over, and both of their faces turned grim.
Old Lady Su was not the least bit surprised, but this would be the last time she believed Su Siyu’s words. If he couldn’t do what he said, then she wouldn’t spend any more effort on him in the future.
“Let’s talk privately, you won’t regret it.”
Su Siyu looked somewhat haggard, clearly having not fared well these past few days, but his gaze towards Yan Sui remained stubborn.
Over the past two days, he had reflected on his actions and realized that he had indeed acted too rashly. However, the reality is diverging further and further from his expectations. He thought that the way Yan Sui treated Meng Ting really didn’t seem like he was acting.
Yan Sui gave his heart to Meng Ting, but what about him? What is he supposed to do? He was reborn for Yan Sui, after all.
So, he couldn’t hold back any longer. Noticing that Meng Xiao was planning to plot against Meng Ting, he couldn’t help but improve his clumsy plan a bit. But it was still useless. He forgot that the person they were up against was Yan Sui; the youngest patriarch in Haicheng, Yan Sui; the most meticulous and formidable Yan Sui.
He glanced at Meng Ting, who was closely following Yan Sui, and emphasized again, “Just you and me.”
Yan Sui’s gaze swept over Su Siyu and fell on Old Lady Su beside him. He asked, “Is this also your request, Old Lady Su?” Would she use her decades-long friendship with his grandmother to exchange for this request for Su Siyu?
This is the true meaning behind Yan Sui’s question. He thought that it was not worth it for Old Lady Su to be used by Su Siyu. Out of consideration for her past relationship with the Yan family, Yan Sui asked again and confirmed once more.
Old Lady Su furrowed her brows; how could she not have her own plans in mind? But in the end, she still nodded and said, “Yes.”
Yan Sui withdrew his gaze, slightly turned to the side, and looked at Meng Ting. The frost in his eyes had completely disappeared. He raised his hand to ruffle Meng Ting’s hair and gently stroked his cheek, saying, “Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon.”
Meng Ting gazed deeply at Yan Sui, and after a long while, finally replied with a ‘yes’.
Yan Sui nodded and then looked at Su Siyu, “Follow me.”
Su Siyu stepped forward to catch up with Yan Sui, and as they were climbing the stairs, he glanced back at Meng Ting.
Meng Ting’s gaze, which he had just withdrawn from Yan Sui, unexpectedly met Su Siyu’s. He frowned again but still said nothing and did nothing. Once their door closed, he turned to Zhen Han and asked, “What did his eyes mean? I couldn’t figure it out.”
Originally serious and worried, Zhen Han and Gu Lang paused, almost bursting into laughter upon hearing the words.
Zhen Han rubbed Maoqiu that had been placed on his lap earlier, the corners of his mouth slightly curling up. “What he means doesn’t matter, Sister-in-law just needs to trust my brother.”
Zhen Han is indeed a very awkward person. He rarely, if ever, calls Yan Sui ‘brother’ in front of him, mostly addressing him by name. However, when talking to others, he often calls him ‘brother’ or ‘cousin’. That sense of protection is actually quite obvious.
Meng Ting nodded upon hearing this, “Mm, I trust Yan Sui.” He also believed in their relationship.
Meng Ting said as he sat back down. Maoqiu jumped out of Zhen Han’s arms and landed on Meng Ting’s feet. Meng Ting held it in his arms and rubbed the fur on its head. “It’s okay. Let’s wait for Yan Sui together.”
After he said this, Zhen Han and Gu Lang, who wanted to say something more to comfort Meng Ting, didn’t know what to say. Or rather, Meng Ting didn’t need their comfort; he believed in Yan Sui more than anyone else.
“Over the years, apart from Siyu, I haven’t seen a child as good-looking as Ting Ting in Haicheng.”
Old Lady Su sat down and said this.
Such straightforward compliments, Meng Ting could still understand. He nodded without any modesty, “Mm, I am indeed good-looking, and I will become more and more beautiful in the future.”
He wasn’t entirely talking nonsense; he wasn’t tall enough right now. In another two years, he’ll definitely look even better.
Hearing such an unabashedly honest statement, Zhen Han and Gu Lang both felt like laughing. He somewhat understood why Yan Sui fell so quickly; how could anyone not like such a beautiful and straightforward treasure?
Old Lady Su’s expression paused slightly, and she sighed inwardly. Although she didn’t know how the conversation between Su Siyu and Yan Sui was going upstairs, seeing Meng Ting, she knew that Su Siyu had no chance at all.
Such transparent jewels are right in front of him; even if Su Siyu still has his shining points, Yan Sui wouldn’t bother to look.
***
Su Siyu and Yan Sui had been silent for a long time in the study; Yan Sui sat in his usual office chair, while Su Siyu stood.
His gaze wandered around, revealing a hint of nostalgia. He hadn’t liked this place much before; Yan Sui always said things he didn’t like here. But having lived in Yan’s residence for so long, he had come here quite a few times despite his dislike.
Looking back again, he realized how familiar and nostalgic he was with this place, and even more so with Yan Sui himself. Yan Sui was stern and cold to the point of being almost heartless, but he was the only one who still wanted to lend a hand and wanted him to correct his mistakes and become a better person.
His greatest regret before he died was not cherishing Yan Sui properly, not seeing the good behind his harsh words. He always thought that if he could start over, he could do something to change their ending, that he wouldn’t die in an unknown corner, and Yan Sui wouldn’t grow old in solitude.
“Here… how come there is an extra table?”
Su Siyu’s gaze fell on the desk next to Yan Sui’s workspace. There were still high school textbooks and test papers on it, neatly organized, but it was obvious that someone had been using it, and it was someone other than Yan Sui. So, it was easy to guess who it was.
But someone like Yan Sui, how could he allow such a position, such a person, to exist in his study?
Yan Sui frowned slightly upon hearing this, “This is my study room; I thought I had the right to add whatever I wanted here.”
His wrist moved slightly, his gaze swept over, then he looked at Su Siyu again, “Thirty minutes. Once the time is up, no matter what you want to say, I won’t accompany you anymore.”
Upon hearing those words, Su Siyu finally managed to rein in his anger and jealousy. He still had no intention of sitting down, but he took a step closer to Yan Sui. His expression was serious yet anxious, but he finally asked, “Do you believe in reincarnation?”
“With a heart full of obsession, then returning to the time when everything hadn’t started, everything starts all over again.”
Yan Sui did not respond, and Su Siyu paused slightly before continuing. This was his last bargaining chip, the final thing that could move Yan Sui.
“In the last life, it was you and I who got married.”
He tried to make Yan Sui believe his words, and after a moment’s thought, he spoke up.
“Above this study room is Grandfather and Grandmother’s room, to the left is Mom and Dad’s room, across on the west side is Aunt Manjia’s room, and below Aunt Manjia’s room is Zhen Han’s room.”
[dropdown title=”List of Idiom in Chapter 051.2″]
蜜裏調油 (mì lǐ tiáo yóu): like honey mixed with oil; be deeply attached to each other; a metaphor for being very close and harmonious.不期而遇 (bù qī ér yù): to meet unexpectedly or by chance; to have a chance encounter; meet by chance; encounter unexpectedly; cross path; to meet someone without an appointment. It refers to an unexpected encounter.
淺顯易懂 (qiǎn xiǎn yì dǒng): clear and easy to understand; the truth or meaning is simple, easy to understand, and clear.
疾言厲色 (jí yán lì sè): to be angry and use harsh words with a stern look; harsh words and looks; speak harshly and sternly; speak angrily; with a severe tone and stern expression; in a harsh voice with a fierce look; speaking hastily and with a stern expression. It is used to describe the expression on one’s face when speaking angrily to someone.
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