Ten Years of Yearning. My Love, Let Me Protect You.

The next day…

At the Sheng Villa…

Wei Airan bade farewell to her husband as Sheng Haotin entered the car and the next moment, the car drove away. 

After standing outside for ten minutes, she intended to return to the villa but then she heard the sound of the main entrance opening again.

The woman smiled as she went forward and stood upright, like an ethical and competent Mrs. Sheng. The signature in which all the ladies should stand, elegant yet rigorous.

First, in the morning, Su Mengsi, Chi Bainian and Chen Baishi were invited by Wei Airan to come to the Sheng Villa. 

Nowadays, the villa occurred too lonely to her as both her husband and son didn't stay at home with her in the daytime. 

Before there was Sheng Haotin. Now even he had to go to the company and she didn't have any say in this.

One at the company while the other one abroad, while she could only pass her time with her friends and do something she likes. The backyard garden had also kept her busy occasionally as she would look after the trees.

Chen Baishi declined to come, explaining that there were some pressing matters in her hand and she couldn't make it in time. 

Nonetheless, Wei Airan was disappointed that her friend whom she had reconciled with after a long time couldn't come. She didn't ask her to make an effort to come a second time. 

There would be plenty of chances for Chen Bainian to come to Sheng Villa. 

"You have come." Wei Airan uttered softly as she saw Su Mengsi stepping down from the car. 

"Hmm. I arrived early. There wasn't anything to do at the residence. Has your husband already gone to the company?" Su Mengsi asked as they moved to walk inside the villa.

"Yes, he has gone some minutes ago. Why didn't you bring Ruomin with you?"

"You know. The girl is striving to get higher education. Even though she has come back, she always wakes up early and studies. I feel a headache whenever I watch those thick books. Those complicated things are beyond my understanding." Su Mengsi spoke as contentment flowed out from her speech. She also looked proud when she was speaking about her daughter.

… …

While Yan Ruomin, who was however in the bed, sleeping, even though It was rather late; had a bizarre grin on her face while she tossed around in her blanket. Only God knows what she was yearning in her dream for her to giggle out loud in her sleep. 

… …

"It's good that she has the ambition to achieve something. Unlike Chi Bainian's little girl who doesn't want to study at all. " Wei Airan chuckled as both of them walked towards the inside of the villa and walked at the right side. There was a long corridor straightened towards the backyard.

"It's true. Bainian has to push the girl to study often. At least she has two worthy sons. Even though the girl won't do anything in the future, it's okay as long as she becomes a decent lady and marries into a good family." 

Wei Airan sighed as she mumbled, "Let's not talk about the future. We don't know what will happen." 

"Hmm. I know." Su Mengsi was reminded that once her only son was the sharpest child among all of their kids but then Sheng Ruming's began to reveal exceptional talent in both studies and other aspects. Ultimately, outshining Yan Luhan.

Shortly, they had arrived in the backyard. 

The flowers were in full bloom and it made a magnificent view but Su Mengsi only felt bitter in her heart. Last night, it showered a lot and so the scenery was fresh.

As Su Mengsi gazed upon the flower trees, her mind became filled with the scene of her son talking with Ji Yanli. She shook away those irritable thoughts and relaxed down on the wooden chair.

"The flowers are nice. Very pleasing to the eye."

"I know. That's why I told Ah Hao to bring me some good seedlings to plant many months ago. The perfumes I have made from them are excellent." When Su Mengsi heard that she turned her interest to Wei Airan.

"Airan, you have never shown me the perfumes you have made until now." 

Wei Airan shook her hand and refuted, "Ah, there is nothing to show. Even though I intended to make them, in the end, I wasted everything. It was Aunt Lin who helped me and showed me step by step." 

The woman smiled wryly when she remembered the havoc she had done while trying to make perfumes and scents for the first time. 

Luckily, there was someone to help or she would've blown out the whole outer glass room.

Su Mengsi nodded in understanding. 'Only a fool like Sheng Haotin would marry a talentless woman like you.' While she believed this inwardly, she flashed a pure smile outside. 

They kept seated there while waiting for the always late 'Chi Bainian' to appear. After forty minutes or so, the woman finally came rushing towards them. 

"Sorry, sorry. I am late." Chi Bainian acknowledged as she arrived beside them and plopped on a seat.

"We can see. On which day do you have even arrived in time, huh?! It's always us who have to wait for you, our honorable Mrs. Feng!" Su Mengsi was totally displeased. So she didn't hold back and spoke out everything.

Chi Bainian didn't mind Su Mengsi's harsh words. She took a cup from the side table and filled it with orange juice and the next second she gulped down everything. Only after that, she carefully looked up to them.

"I had left my home. But then my Alin called me." 

Chi Bainian glanced at them as she recited, "There are two famous directors who want my Ahnian to become the male lead in their dramas. Last night he brought the two scripts and studied one of them.

In the morning, he forgot where he had put the other one. So he called me to return to the mansion to help him find that. This child, you two know, he doesn't like when outsiders touch his things. 

Ah Ling has gone abroad and Ahnian is currently in her grandmother's home. The servants can't enter his room. In the end,  it was I, who had to find it. I don't know what I will do with this son…" Chi Bainian became weathered as she spoke. Wei Airan patted her shoulder and told her. 

"Calm down, at least take breaths. I understand." Chi Bainian sighed when she was comforted by her. Her life was hard. She felt she would die someday while worrying too much about her three children.

"So, what to do now? Chat or play?" Chi Bainian asked as she turned at them. Wei Airan turned at Su Mengsi. The latter told them, "You two decide."

"Umm, then play mahjong?" Chi Bainian cried out as she suggested. She was best at this.

"But there are only three of us here." Su Mengsi pointed out.

"I also had invited Chen Baishi to come today but she said she couldn't." As Wei Airan told them,  Su Mengsi snorted as she looked away.

"Chen Baishi? Who is she?!" Chi Bainian asked Wei Airan as the name was unfamiliar. 

In this circle, she was the most active one. There couldn't be any kind of information left behind unknown by her as she knew everything like the back of her hand. Such a gossipmonger she is!