Chapter 1705 - 1345: Nuannuan, Don’t Be Afraid (2)

Chapter 1705: Chapter 1345: Nuannuan, Don’t Be Afraid (2)

Shi Nuan watched from the side, but she couldn’t help worrying about Ye Mingmei. She had tried many times to make Ye Mingmei see the reality, but just like Song Yansheng said.

In matters of the heart, it ultimately depends on the individuals themselves. No matter how anxious others are, it’s useless.

After dinner, Shi Nuan and Ye Mingmei accompanied the old lady for tea and fruit, while Gu Zheng and Song Yansheng strolled in the yard chatting.

Song Yansheng asked Gu Zheng, "Is the old master’s health better now?"

Gu Zheng nodded, "Much better!"

Song Yansheng nodded and asked again, "So, have you come to terms with your family?"

Gu Zheng’s eyes flickered, then he softly replied, "En," and said, "My grandfather... gave me a year!"

"A year? After a year, will you leave Mingmei and get married in S City?"

Gu Zheng didn’t answer.

Song Yansheng looked at the flowers, grass, and trees around the courtyard and said, "A Zheng, this is your decision. I will respect you, but you need to think it through and don’t regret it!"

Gu Zheng still said nothing.

The same words, Song Yansheng had already said many times. Both Gu Zheng and Qu Yuzuo were stubborn people.

He was anxious, yet helpless.

At that moment, Gu Zheng suddenly spoke, "A Yu, do you know? I’ve always envied you..."

"Envy me for what? Your Gu Family’s status in S City is more glorious than our Song Family’s, and you became famous at a young age. Your parents and brothers are healthy, and you have a younger brother to take over the family business, allowing you to choose the profession you love, like the military... You envy me, but I envy you too!"

Gu Zheng smiled, "As for me, my life has been smooth sailing, and my parents and elders treat me well. My brother knew I didn’t like business, so he gave up the career he loved to study finance and manages the family business for me. In the military, thanks to my grandfather, I also have had no obstacles. I have indeed been a lucky man...

But because of this, I envy you. I grew up in a well-threaded family, so I lack the determination to rebel against the outside world. Because I can’t even convince myself, how can I justify having those sordid feelings for someone I raised since childhood... I can’t accept that part of myself..."

"I envy you because I know your journey with Shi Nuan hasn’t been entirely smooth. You’ve overcome many challenges and made many sacrifices for her. I envy your courage and your determination to disregard everything, which is why you can be so happy now. I envy you for that..."

Song Yansheng wanted to say, you can too.

But just as Gu Zheng said, if he can’t even convince himself, how can he resist and fight?

He reached out and patted Gu Zheng on the shoulder, just as a gesture of comfort.

...

Shi Nuan noticed that Ye Mingmei hadn’t returned from the kitchen with the grapefruit, so she decided to go call her.

Just as she stepped out, she saw Ye Mingmei coming in.

And her hands were empty.

Shi Nuan asked, "Mingmei, where’s the grapefruit?"

Ye Mingmei blinked and said, "Oh, I... I just got distracted playing, and forgot. Wait a moment, little sister-in-law, I’ll go get it right away!"

After she spoke, she turned and ran off.

Shi Nuan was puzzled but didn’t ask much. She turned back into the room to continue accompanying her grandmother.

Just then, she bumped into Xu Jing, who was about to head out. Xu Jing said, "That girl Mingmei, she’s pitiful!"

Shi Nuan was even more confused and asked Xu Jing, "Younger Aunt, you’re heading out?"

Xu Jing nodded, "Yes, there’s a newcomer at the studio, and there’s a gathering this afternoon. I’m going to check it out!"

Xu Jing had now opened a dance studio, which had grown modestly in the past half year.

Xu Jing was commercially talented, and if she hadn’t suddenly gone abroad back then, Old Master Xu had planned to hand over the Xu Group to her.

If it had been handed over to her, the Xu Group might not have declined.

Shi Nuan nodded, and Xu Jing turned away to leave. Only after Xu Jing had gone did Shi Nuan start to ponder those words.

Mingmei is pitiful... What does that mean?!

She couldn’t understand!

That afternoon, Gu Zheng left with Ye Mingmei. As they left, Mingmei was reluctant to part with Shi Nuan, hugging her and crying out of sadness.

It looked as if they would never come back once they were gone.

After a hard struggle to hold back her tears, Gu Zheng managed to usher her into the car.

Shi Nuan and Song Yansheng watched their car leave, and Shi Nuan still couldn’t let go of Mingmei.

She asked Song Yansheng, "Is Mr. Gu’s matter... resolved?"

Song Yansheng wrapped his arm around Shi Nuan’s shoulders and said calmly, "It will be resolved!"