《My Ex-Wife Disappeared for Years and Had My Babies》 Chapter 2 - 2 Four Years Later Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Four Years Later Four yearster, at the peak of summer¡¯s noon, the name ¡°Sheng Han Group¡± stood towering on the skyscraper, adorned with a blinding brilliance under the sun. Beneath the building, in the circr open space behind arge stone pir, a little girl was holding a little boy¡¯s hand, her voice milky as she asked, ¡°Su Bao, will we get scolded for sneaking out to find Daddy?¡± ¡°Quiet. Remember what I told you! You can¡¯t reveal who you areter! Otherwise, I won¡¯t bring you here again.¡± The little boy said sternly. The girl huffed, about to speak, when the boy pointed towards the ss doors nearby and said, ¡°That man walking in the front over there, go quickly.¡± A line of men in ck suits emerged from behind the ss door, the leader d in a well-fitted suit, exuding an imposing aura, his delicate features drawing attention easily. It was clear that he paid great attention to detail, from his meticulously chosen attire down to the intricate cufflinks, perfectly wless. This man, who seemed to exist in a dream, was a legend of Mai City. He started his business at sixteen, founded Sheng Han at twenty, and rose to global prominence within five years. Today, Sheng Han¡¯s enterprises span numerous sectors and dominate the field. And he was the master of Sheng Han¡ªShen Hanxiu. The bespectacled man by his side briefed him on the schedule: ¡°President Shen, this is the information you¡¯ll need shortly. Please have a look.¡± Shen Hanxiu reached out to take the document, and out of the corner of his eye saw a little pink bundle flit towards him, stumbling over his steps¡­ Shen Hanxiu stopped in his tracks and looked down at the charming little creature at his feet. His entourage also halted, their gazes fixed on the little girl who had fallen against Shen Hanxiu¡¯s shoes, who looked to be around three years old. In the hushed surroundings, the little girl burst into tears with a ¡°wah¡± and stood up, clinging to Shen Hanxiu¡¯s leg. She cried with her tear-stained face, opening her small arms as if to ask Shen Hanxiu to hold her, yet he made no move. Instead, he frowned at her familiar little face, which closely resembled that of his wife who had disappeared four years ago, even their little tricks were nearly identical. Suppressing the surprise and suspicion in his heart, he continued to stare at the girl. Seeing the handsome uncle remaining so aloof, the little girl immediately opened the floodgates of her eyes, tears streaming down: ¡°Uncle, I fell¡­ it hurts¡­¡± Amid the puzzled looks of the men in suits, Shen Hanxiu squatted down to look at the little girl, his eyebrows knitted together as he asked, ¡°Who¡¯s your Mom?¡± The little girl paused, then actively wrapped her hands tightly around his neck, her legs entwining his body, forcing him to carry her. As her cries gradually subsided, her eyes darted around, thinking she couldn¡¯t betray her Mom. If she told the truth, Su Bao would never bring her to see Daddy again. So, pretending to be a stranger, she decided to keep close to her father and started crying again, ¡°Wuu¡­ my head hurts!¡± Shen Hanxiu lifted the girl up, his expression still serious as he cut to the chase, ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Su¡­¡± As the word came out, she felt something was wrong, quickly changed her mind and said, ¡°Uncle, my name is Zhenzhen.¡± Children tend to lisp, and Shen Hanxiu didn¡¯t notice anything amiss. Just as he was about to ask further, the bespectacled man reminded him, ¡°President Shen, the representatives from the United States have arrived.¡±@@novelbin@@ Shen Hanxiu gave the girl a few more nces before bending down to put her back on the ground. Seeing him about to leave, Su Zhen quickly stretched out her little hand to the back of his head, grabbing a few strands of hair, causing Shen Hanxiu to feel a tingle on his scalp as he stood up, then saw in her hand a few short ck hairs. The business car was already approaching; Shen Hanxiu turned and boarded the vehicle. In the rearview mirror, he saw the little pink bundle running to the side of a little boy, the two whispering to each other. A second before the car started, Shen Hanxiu spoke coldly, ¡°Ah Chen, follow those two children.¡± The bespectacled man hesitated for a moment, then, meeting Shen Hanxiu¡¯s gaze, he handed over his files to someone beside him and stepped out of the car. Shen Hanxiu, deep in thought, gazed at the mirror¡¯s reflection of the two kids and the familiar appearance they shared with that woman. This strange encounter, along with the few strands of hair, all seemed quite suspicious to Shen Hanxiu. Four years, Su Nian, could it really be you? Chapter 4 - 4 The Child is Not Yours! Chapter 4: Chapter 4 The Child is Not Yours!@@novelbin@@ Su Nian couldn¡¯t concentrate the entire morning. She hastily reviewed the contents of the coboration, which was a guaranteed profitable scheme for them and required no negotiation. For theirpany, it was pure benefit; once there, she just needed to sign her name to finalize the contract. As time neared eleven o¡¯clock, Su Nian straightened out the documents and took a deep breath to calm her nerves before leaving thepany alone. Thepany and the caf¨¦ were separated by just a street. Upon entering, a burst of cool air hit her, making Su Nian shiver. The caf¨¦¡¯s lighting was not bright, and amid the dimness flowed soothing music. European-style decorations and paintings every few steps gave off a uniquely romantic atmosphere. Following the server to room 209, Su Nian held the doorknob, took a deep breath, and then opened the door. The room wasn¡¯trge. Warm yellow lighting gave it a cozy feel. A rectangr marble table was adorned with a bouquet and red wine, nked by two luxurious deep blue European sofas. Su Nian stood at the entrance and observed the room. There were no partitions, so the other party had not yet arrived. The dim lighting in the room made her feel unsafe, so she walked over to the window and pulled back the curtains, letting sunlight pour in¡ªbright and warm. Restlessly waiting from eleven until twelve, just as she hesitated on whether to leave or not, there came movement at the door. The lock was turned, and the door cracked open slightly, showing only half the body of the caf¨¦ worker. Thinking the client might have arrived, Su Nian stood up ready to greet them. She only heard the worker¡¯s respectful voice from outside: ¡°Sir, pleasee in.¡± As Su Nian turned her head to look, the sight of the man entering literally froze her. Her gaze was fixed on him, certain she was hallucinating from hunger! The man wore a traditional ck suit. His tall stature exuded the aura of a sovereign¡ªsilent, yet his presence impossible to ignore. The cold aura from him was the same as before, and even his gaze upon her was chilly. Eyes locked, Su Nian caught her breath, turned around in a flurry, and started to gather the folders on the table, wanting to leave. She only hoped that all of this was a dream, that upon opening her eyes, she would still be in her bed at home, with Su Zhen and Su Bao safely by her side. Shen Hanxiu approached and grabbed her trembling hand, stopping her from packing the files. The coldness spread from the palm of his hand. Su Nian quickly withdrew her hand, turned around, and was met with his broad chest, very close by. Shen Hanxiu ced his hands on either side of her, trapping her against the table, looking down at her disarray. Su Nian¡¯s cheeks flushed red, not daring to look up at him, her breath mingled with the familiar scent of him. For a moment, no one spoke, and Su Nian could hear her own rapid, anxious breathing. Having hidden for four years, she ultimately was found by him. What did he want with her? Wasn¡¯t he supposed to be happily living with that woman? Why disrupt her life again? Or¡­ was he here to take Su Zhen and Su Bao?! ¡°You used to talk a lot, didn¡¯t you?¡± Su Nian awkwardly turned her head aside, not answering. Her hands in front of her tried to push him away, but he only moved closer, aggressively: ¡°Su Nian, I divorced as you wished. Why are you still hiding?¡± He didn¡¯t seem to want a reply, freeing a hand to pull hers behind her back and continued speaking: ¡°Because of our child?¡± Su Nian gave a disdainfulugh, a hint of resentment in her eyes, looking up at him: ¡°Our child? You¡¯ve forgotten that our child was long gone!¡± Shen Hanxiu¡¯s expression remained as still as still water: ¡°Those two children.¡± He already knew about the children. Was he truly here for them? Immediate panic led Su Nian to deny: ¡°The children are not yours!¡± Chapter 7 - 7 I hope we can get along well in the future Chapter 7: Chapter 7 I hope we can get along well in the future Xiao Lan didn¡¯t notice the sudden change in Su Nian¡¯s expression and continued gleefully, ¡°I don¡¯t know how much Sheng Han paid the boss. There wasn¡¯t even a whisper, and he just sold it.¡± Seeing that Su Nian seemed somewhat distracted, Xiao Lan reassured her, ¡°Oh Susu, don¡¯t worry, you won¡¯t lose your job. The boss has said no one will beid off, and the sries will follow the standards of Sheng Han Group¡¯s headquarters. We¡¯re getting a raise!¡± She then leaned close to Su Nian and whispered mysteriously, ¡°And there¡¯s more¡­ President Chen said there will be reassignments. If we could work at Sheng Han, seeing that super handsome Big Boss everyday, I would be willing even without a sry!¡± Upon hearing this news, Su Nian felt even more uneasy. She thought that the signature he smoothly gave on the contract yesterday meant letting go, but it seems Shen Hanxiu was indeed well-prepared. ¡°Wow¡ª¡± Suddenly, a burst of messy exmations came from not far away. As Su Nian turned her head to look, Xiao Lan, excited, firmly grabbed her arm: ¡°Susu, look! It¡¯s Shen Hanxiu!¡± While they were blooming with joy, Su Nian felt uneasy. While she was distracted, Shen Hanxiu¡¯s gazended precisely on her. Consequently, other colleagues also followed his gaze towards her. ¡°Susu, I feel like President Shen is looking at you.¡± By then, Shen Hanxiu had disappeared round the corner. Su Nian withdrew her gaze and replied to Xiao Lan, ¡°I think he¡¯s looking at you.¡± ¡°Really? Really?¡± Xiao Lan blushed, hopping around excitedly. Su Nian returned to the office, her mind unsettled. Everywhere outside, people were discussing Sheng Han Group¡¯s acquisition and the dashing President Shen Han.@@novelbin@@ Su Nian¡¯s mind went nk, yet it was filled with chaos. As if in a daze, the morning passed, and an emergency meeting was convened during the afternoon break. Most of thepany¡¯s main staff were here. Their previous boss, Boss Zhang, was merely sitting by the side while the chairman¡¯s seat was upied by that man who, even without speaking, emitted a strong presence. Su Nian only nced at him when entering the meeting room, and then consistently avoided his gaze. President Chen poked her next to him: ¡°Nian¡¯nian, be honest, what did you discuss with President Shen that day? This has escted so quickly.¡± Su Nian replied, ¡°I¡¯m just in finance. How could I cause such a big stir?¡± ¡°Why do I always feel that President Shen is here for you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t feel that way.¡± ¡°Alright, alright, could everyone quiet down?¡± Boss Zhang stood on stage, his voiceing through the microphone. Boss Zhang was a kind person. Previous meetings weren¡¯t very serious, with chatter from start to finish. Perhaps due to that man¡¯s presence, everyone instantly fell silent today. ¡°I am now announcing something very important. Ourpany has the honor of being acquired by Sheng Han Group. Rest assured, there will be noyoffs, but there will be some personnel reassignments. Everyone just needs to follow the arrangements. After the reassignments, Sheng Han will provide all services, including room and board. You only need to focus on your work. After the meeting, I will announce the list of reassignments. Now, please let President Shen, your future boss, say a few words.¡± The apuse was enthusiastic, numbing Su Nian¡¯s head. Shen Hanxiu walked elegantly onto the stage, his gaze sweeping across the meeting room and then unabashedly resting on Su Nian. His calm and deep voice came from the microphone: ¡°I hope we can get along well in the future.¡± His brief words left people wanting more. President Chen was also captivated, ¡°Wow, the aloof heartthrob! Just my type. But I have someone, Nian¡¯nian, I¡¯m generous enough to let you have him.¡± Su Nian smiled silently, her thoughts adrift. After Boss Zhang delivered a lengthy and rather unnecessary speech, the meeting concluded. Soon enough, the HR department posted the list of reassignments. Everyone hurried to see, Su Nian included. While others hoped to be honored with a position at Sheng Han Group¡¯s headquarters, Su Nian hoped her name wouldn¡¯t appear on the list. But contrary to her wishes, the first name on the list was ¡°Su Nian.¡± Chapter 9 - 9 If You Dont Think Its For You, Then Its For You Chapter 9: Chapter 9 If You Don¡¯t Think It¡¯s For You, Then It¡¯s For You After the child left, Su Nian walked up to Shen Hanxiu and asked helplessly, ¡°What exactly do you want to do?¡± Shen Hanxiu responded with the air of a gentleman, ¡°What have I done to you?¡± ¡°Buying out thepany, transferring positions, isn¡¯t that your n?¡± He still spoke with righteousness, ¡°All I¡¯ve done was for profit, did you really think it was all for you?¡± Su Nian felt embarrassed, her face slightly red, making her seem overly sensitive. ¡°Then I would appreciate it if President Shen wouldn¡¯t meddle too much from now on.¡± After saying that, Su Nian turned and left, with Shen Hanxiu reminding her from behind, ¡°Don¡¯t bete tomorrow.¡± Su Nian didn¡¯t even pause her steps, disappearing down the hallway. The next day, Su Nian and her child packed their belongings and moved them downstairs, carrying many big and small bags. As soon as she opened the door, she saw a man wearing sses. Su Nian recognized him, it was Shen Hanxiu¡¯s capable assistant, Yang Zichen. Someone was helping with the heavy lifting; she didn¡¯t try to act tough and let him carry the things while she followed in her car with the child. Returning to that city, what kind of life would it be again?@@novelbin@@ Arriving in Mai City around noon, the car drove into aplex called ¡°Yijing Garden¡±, which resembled a little French town, and the scenery instantly transformed, exquisite and beautiful. ¡°Mom, this ce is so beautiful!¡± The car stopped in front of a white vi, Yang Zichen got out of the car and handed Su Nian a set of keys: ¡°Ms. Su, this will be your new home.¡± Looking at the luxurious house in front of her, a ce ordinary people could hardly afford, Su Nian asked, ¡°Was this arranged by Shen Hanxiu?¡± Yang Zichen didn¡¯t answer but nodded slightly, looking towards her: ¡°President Shen.¡± As soon as Su Nian turned around, Su Zhen¡¯s little hand slipped out of hers and she happily ran into the man¡¯s arms: ¡°Uncle, howe you are here?!¡± Su Nian stood still, annoyed watching Shen Hanxiu; her words imed fairness, but his actions suggested otherwise! In response to Su Nian¡¯s re, he unconcernedly took the keys from Yang Zichen and opened the door. The room was just like a child¡¯s castle, fulfilling all childish fantasies. ¡°Mom, look! This is the house where princesses live!¡± Su Zhen could not contain her excitement, touching everything in the room, while Su Bao just quietly stood next to Su Nian, evidently on the same side as her. Away from the children, Su Nian finally said, ¡°Is this also for profit, Shen Hanxiu?¡± Shen Hanxiu spoke frankly, ¡°If you don¡¯t think it is, then it¡¯s for you.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need these, I can find a house myself.¡± ¡°You¡¯re starting work tomorrow, do you really think I¡¯ll give you leave to find a house? Or do you n to have your two children sleep on the streets?¡± He always made it hard for her to retort. Watching the delighted Su Zhen, Shen Hanxiu said to Su Nian, ¡°Let¡¯s eat, then take the kids to see the kindergarten.¡± Su Nian silently agreed, turning around to arrange the luggage. Returning to this city after four years, not knowing if it¡¯s the city that has changed or the people, everything just felt strange. Now back in Shen Hanxiu¡¯s territory, she had to stay alert at all times, she couldn¡¯t let him take away the children, that was her bottom line. Although, in the past few days, he showed no malice, wasn¡¯t it the same four years ago? Underneath his indifference were too many things she couldn¡¯tprehend, and that¡¯s what made it dangerous. In the afternoon, they visited the children¡¯s school where Su Zhen was affectionate towards him, and Su Nian couldn¡¯t identify her own feelings. Feeling like she owed too much to her children, their father was right there, yet they could not recognize him. After moving to a new home, Su Zhen fussed all night until she was too tired to stay awake. Su Nian usually had no trouble sleeping in new ces, yet she found herself suffering from insomnia. The faded memories became slowly vivid, his indulgence in her which let her guard downpletely, and then the abrupt betrayal that still felt fresh. As for the current arrangements, she didn¡¯t know what tricks he was ying, but this time, she would protect the children no matter the cost, even if it meant catastrophe. In the morning, Su Bao pushed open the door: ¡°Mom, you¡¯re oversleeping again. I¡¯ve left breakfast on the table, I¡¯m taking my sister to school.¡± Su Nian groggily sat up, ¡°What time is it?¡± Chapter 13: A Boy Held My Hand in Class! Chapter 13: Chapter 13: A Boy Held My Hand in ss! What would have taken someone else a whole day toplete, Su Nian managed to finish in just one morning. ¡°Director, here¡¯s the report you requested.¡± The Director was dumbfounded, pushing up his gold, thin-framed sses: ¡°This quick?¡± ¡°Director, please review it.¡± The Director took the report, scrutinized it closely against the ledger, arbitrarily checking several pages, and found not a single error. He wanted to nitpick but couldn¡¯t find anything to criticize.@@novelbin@@ The Director gave Su Nian a thumbs-up: ¡°Not bad, but don¡¯t get too smug, because if there are any oversights, I¡¯ll hold you ountable! You can go now.¡± Just as Su Nian turned to leave, she bumped into Xue Qi entering. They exchanged nces, neither one fond of the other, without exchanging greetings. As soon as Su Nian stepped outside, she heard Xue Qi¡¯s coquettish voice: ¡°Director, where are we going to eat today?¡± Su Nian thought to herself, Li Zisheng¡¯s family is well-off too, so why does Xue Qi have to rely on her looks to beg for work? She had enough on her te and didn¡¯t have the energy to meddle in others¡¯ affairs. Going to thepany canteen with Wei Lan, Su Nian felt lucky to make a friend on the first day, as thest thing she wanted was to be alone. During lunch, Su Zhen called her: ¡°Mommy, did you behave at work?¡± Hearing Su Zhen¡¯s childish voice mimicking her, Su Nian couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°Did Zhenzhen behave in school?¡± Su Zhen spoke urgently, though her words were not clear: ¡°A boy held my hand during ss! I told Su Bao, and he moved to sit next to me.¡± Su Nian was amused and bemused by the children¡¯s innocence about holding hands: ¡°Sitting next to your brother, you must behave and listen to him, do not be naughty, and do not bully ssmates.¡± Not long ago, Su Zhen was bullied at school for not having a daddy. Su Bao ended up hitting the other child, and while Su Nian scolded Su Bao, he remained stoic. Su Zhen, on the other hand, hugged Su Bao and cried for a while, leaving Su Nian heartbroken. ¡°I¡¯ll be good, Mommy, and you have to be good at work too. You¡¯lle to pick us up in the afternoon, right?¡± ¡°Wow! President Shen! President Shen!¡± Su Nian hadn¡¯t even responded to her daughter when she heard excited murmurs in the cafeteria. Wei Lan reacted immediately: ¡°Mr. Shen!¡± Su Nian turned her head and saw Shen Hanxiu entering the cafeteria by himself, scanning around before his eyes met hers. He then headed straight towards her. Su Nian hastily turned her head back, unconsciously lowering it, wishing she could make her presence disappear, just short of chanting ¡°Don¡¯t see me, don¡¯t see me.¡± But Wei Lan, thrilled, announced: ¡°Mr. Shen is walking this way!¡± Su Nian wished she could find a hole to crawl into, while her daughter¡¯sining voice came through the phone: ¡°Mommy, are you listening to me?¡± ¡°Mommy hears you.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, she felt a dark shadowe over her. Su Zhen on the other end said bye-bye and hung up. At the same time, a cool and polite voice came from behind: ¡°Do you mind if I join your table?¡± Wei Lan immediately said: ¡°Not at all, not at all!¡± Su Nian was at a loss for words, stealing nces as Shen Han sat down next to her. The sofa was a continuous piece, and he sat really close! Su Nian awkwardly shifted inward, already feeling as if numerous pairs of eyes were piercing through her, yet the man seemed utterly at ease, turning to ask: ¡°Are you getting used to the food in the cafeteria?¡± Su Nian nodded, her tone distant: ¡°Thank you for your concern, President Shen.¡± ¡°Uh¡­ Sister Niannian, I just remembered I¡¯ve forgotten to hand in the ledger, you two chat, I¡¯ll take my leave first!¡± Chapter 15: As Expected, No Cure for Being Directionally Challenged Chapter 15: Chapter 15: As Expected, No Cure for Being Directionally Challenged Su Nian was timid and drove slowly, the pace of the car gentle, thepartment quiet, as Su Nian focused intently on the road ahead¡­ Suddenly she heard Shen Hanxiu speak: ¡°Did you forget you were supposed to wait for me?¡± His tone and expression were still indifferent, as if he were questioning a subordinate about forgetting some important document. Su Nian had once described him as old-fashioned and expressionless, looking just like a headteacher¡ªserious! Yet he remained unchanged; when he was with her in the past, he would still manage an asional smile, but in the presence of others, it was hard to find a second facial expression on his face. Su Nian turned her head and red at him; if she had the strength to throw him out, she certainly wouldn¡¯t hesitate. Ignoring him, she continued at a snail¡¯s pace. Shen Hanxiu, dissatisfied with her disregard, spoke again: ¡°I am talking to you.¡±@@novelbin@@ Su Nian kept her eyes forward and answered: ¡°I don¡¯t like to talk while driving. For President Shen¡¯s safety, it¡¯s better not to disturb me.¡± Su Nian thought she¡¯d manage to put him in his ce but didn¡¯t expect to invite his rebuttal: ¡°With this speed, even if we did crash, we¡¯d probably just scratch the paint.¡± What was more infuriating was how serious he sounded! ¡°President Shen, if you find it too slow, you can get off.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll manage.¡± ¡°¡­¡± After driving a short distance, Su Nian stopped at an intersection: ¡°President Shen, this is not on your way anymore. Please get off.¡± Shen Hanxiu stayed put: ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°Kindergarten.¡± ¡°I happen to have some business to take care of on the way.¡± Unable to oust him and worried that Su Zhen and Su Bao would be waiting too long, Su Nian immediately started the car again, only to hear him say leisurely: ¡°Even if I were to get off, it wouldn¡¯t have been that intersection just now. Clearly, being directionally challenged is incurable.¡± Su Nian felt embarrassed but was also reminded of some warm memories. Once, she wanted to go to the store to buy feminine products and insisted on going alone. Shen Hanxiu imed she was bad with directions and said he would apany her. She joked she had taken medicine and wouldn¡¯t get lost, but ended up going from the center of town to the outskirts, and it took him half the night to fetch her back. That time, he said the exact same thing: Being directionally challenged is incurable. A few minutester, the car arrived at the kindergarten. Most of the children had been picked up, and from a distance, two small figures could be seen at a stall by the school gate. Su Zhen was holding arge cotton candy in one hand and a little fishing rod with a maic fishing toy in the other, fishing by herself with relish while Su Bao stood behind her with a cold face, silent. This scene was so familiar, just like the times in the past when Su Nian took Shen Hanxiu through the snack street. She would eat wildly, and he would silently follow behind her, footing the bill with an impatient look on his face, yet still apanying her to have a good time. Annoyed at not being able to fish up anything, Su Zhen squished the face she was making to her brother¡¯s shirt behind her without warning, then grasped the fishing rod with both hands and dered determinedly, ¡°I refuse to believe I can¡¯t fish it out!¡± The cotton candy, sticky and melty, clung to Su Bao¡¯s clothes, turning his face an instant shade darker as he shouted at his sister: ¡°Su Zhen!¡± Su Zhen, without turning her head, continued to mumble aint: ¡°Ugh, don¡¯t yell at me, you scared the fish away! Look! It¡¯s all your fault!¡± Watching the two little ones, Su Nian couldn¡¯t help but curve the corners of her mouth upward, walking over and saying, ¡°Zhenzhen, are you bullying your brother again?¡± ¡°I did no such thing. He scared away my fish! Mom, help me fish, this fish keeps trying to escape!¡± As Su Zhen spoke, she saw Shen Hanxiu trailing behind, her interest in fishing immediately forgotten, tossing aside the rod and lunging at Shen Hanxiu: ¡°Uncle Shen, you came too?¡± In front of the child, Shen Hanxiu didn¡¯t skimp on his smile, ¡°Your mom couldn¡¯t find her way, so I led her here.¡± Su Zhen, sitting in Shen Hanxiu¡¯s arms, nodded with approval: ¡°Mom¡¯s just as silly as me, always getting lost! When driving, Su Bao has to give directions.¡± Su Nian: ¡°¡­¡± My dear daughter, is this how you badmouth your mom? Shen Hanxiu looked at Su Nian, smiling without a word. At that moment, a red BMW parked by the roadside, a woman with heavy makeup and a somewhat enchanting appearance got out. Su Nian didn¡¯t expect it would be her. Chapter 16 - 16 Who is Uncle Liang? Chapter 16: Chapter 16 Who is Uncle Liang? The woman getting out of the car was Xue Qi, who locked eyes with Su Nian. Her red lips curled into a mocking smile as she nced at Su Zhen and Su Bao, then circled around to the front of the car. At this moment, a little boy ran towards her happily: ¡°Mommy!¡± ¡°Haohao, did you miss Mommy?¡± ¡°I did!¡± As Haohao spoke, his gaze caught Su Zhen in Shen Hanxiu¡¯s arms, and then a mischievous smile spread across his face, one that didn¡¯t seem to belong to a child at all. After Xue Qi left, Su Zhenined to Su Nian: ¡°Mom, she was the one who held my hand just now!¡± Su Nian was still teaching her child with purity: ¡°You hold hands with good friends, right?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to be friends with him! He¡¯s annoying!¡± Shen Hanxiu then spoke up, his voice gentle: ¡°Don¡¯t listen to your mom, you shouldn¡¯t be friends with just anyone.¡± ¡°Hmm! Uncle Shen is right!¡± Su Nian fell silent, knowing he was referring to her misjudgment of Xue Qi in the past. ¡°President Shen, didn¡¯t you say you had things to take care of? We¡¯ll head back first; it¡¯s easy to hail a cab here.¡± Su Nian reached out to take Su Zhen, but Shen Hanxiu held on and even reached out a hand to take Su Bao. However, Su Bao dodged his hand disdainfully and handed the cotton candy back to Su Zhen before heading towards the car on her own. ¡°Can¡¯t do business after school, let¡¯s go back.¡± Shen Hanxiu casually took Su Zhen and put the two kids in their car seats. He then turned and walked over to Su Nian: ¡°Move over there, I¡¯ll drive.¡± Being the boss, he was used to having people follow his orders. Driving wasn¡¯t a great task, so Su Nian moved over to the passenger seat. ¡°Uncle Shen,e have dinner with us tonight. Although Mom¡¯s cooking isn¡¯t very delicious, it¡¯s passable when you¡¯re hungry.¡± Su Nian: ¡°¡­¡± This certainly wasn¡¯t her own daughter. Shen Hanxiu agreed readily: ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll make do.¡± ¡°Mom, does Uncle Liang know we moved? When is heing back?¡± Shen Hanxiu¡¯s face, which had just softened a bit, tensed up again. Who was Uncle Liang? Su Nian vaguely answered: ¡°In a couple of days.¡± She hadn¡¯t told him about the move. Su Zhen,pletely oblivious to the adults¡¯ expressions, said dreamily: ¡°I really miss Uncle Liang¡¯s cooking.¡± Shen Hanxiu noticed Su Zhen seemed to like that man quite a bit, and a knot formed in his heart.@@novelbin@@ Arriving at Su Nian¡¯s home, while she was busy cooking in the kitchen, he took the chance to ask Su Zhen: ¡°Zhenzhen, who is Uncle Liang?¡± Su Zhen sat in hisp, still tearing at her cotton candy: ¡°Uncle Liang is an artist, he¡¯s amazing!¡± An artist? How impressive could a poor artist be! ¡°What is Uncle Liang¡¯s rtionship with Mom?¡± ¡°Rtionship? Neighbor! Uncle Liang used to live next to us; he¡¯s also my good friend!¡± ¡°Does he like your mom?¡± Su Zhen immediately said proudly: ¡°Of course! My mom is so pretty!¡± Shen Hanxiu pondered to himself, it seemed that this Uncle Liang might be a bit of a problem. Suddenly, as if Su Zhen remembered something, she nced at the kitchen, saw that her mom and Su Bao were busy, and whispered to Shen Hanxiu: ¡°Uncle Shen, do you like my mom?¡± Shen Hanxiu looked at her, and before he could answer, she went on: ¡°My mom isn¡¯t just pretty, she¡¯s also hardworking, good at housework and cooking, though not particrly delicious¡­ And she¡¯s good at making money, and very gentle¡­¡± Su Zhen listed all the praises she could think of, then looked at Shen Hanxiu expectantly: ¡°My mom is a super super great woman, do you like her, Uncle?¡± Shen Hanxiu watched her with a smile, her quirky look was just too much like Su Nian when she was young. He was amused internally, but his face remained proud: ¡°Hmm, I suppose I like her well enough.¡± Su Zhen smiled with delight. Now that Uncle Shen was on board, all she had to do was get her Mom to like Uncle Shen too! Chapter 17 - 17 Su Nian is Back Chapter 17: Chapter 17 Su Nian is Back Inside the luxurious hotel private dining room, therge round table was filled with a sumptuous feast, surrounded by nearly ten people, both old and young. Everyone was chattering andughing when the door of the private room was pushed open and a woman dressed in a ck skirt and high heels entered. The short-haired, capable-looking woman at the table immediately went up to greet her. She was Shen Hanxiu¡¯s mother, Deng Tonglian, who eagerly asked, ¡°Yn, where is Ah Shu?¡± Su Yn looked somewhat troubled and said, ¡°¡­he said he was busy.¡± ¡°This child, wasn¡¯t he just out on a business trip a few days ago? What is he busy with just after getting back?¡± The white-haired Su Guotian at the table said, ¡°Ah Shu is busy with work; let¡¯s not bother him.¡± Everyone exchanged nces, knowing full well that Shen Hanxiu was not actually busy with work; rather, he had never taken this arranged marriage to heart in the first ce. The marriage was initially agreed upon privately by Deng Tonglian and the Su Family, and he had never personally acknowledged it. Six years ago, an engagement was set, and it was thought to be certain. Yet, he turned around and married Su Nian, that girl. Four years ago, after Su Nian suddenly disappeared, Deng Tonglian brought up the matter again, and the marriage was rekindled. But over these four years, there had been no progress between Su Yn and Shen Hanxiu, let alone a marriage. At the dining table, Su Yn seemed preupied with heavy thoughts. Sitting next to Su Guotian, Liu Yuyuan noticed it and asked, ¡°Yn, is something wrong?¡± Su Yn looked up at everyone hesitantly and then voiced her doubts, ¡°Mom¡­ I think I saw Su Nian, she seems to have returned.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Both Deng Tonglian and Liu Yuyuan were shocked. ¡°I am not entirely certain, but I have a feeling it was her.¡± Deng Tonglian then said, ¡°I¡¯ll go and check tomorrow. This marriage cannot be disrupted by her again.¡± She then paused and looked at Su Guotian, ¡°Old Master Su, she is your granddaughter after all. If she and Ynpete, will you support your own daughter or your own granddaughter?¡± Su Guotian looked slightly stunned. He once thought that the girl Su Nian was already dead and felt somewhat guilty. Knowing she was alive dissolved his guilt, and he said somewhat angrily, ¡°When I drove her out years ago, I had no intention of keeping this granddaughter! A rebellious daughter of a rebellious son, what use is she!¡± Hearing his stance, Liu Yuyuan and Su Yn looked at each other and smiled. Su Yn said sweetly, ¡°Thank you, Daddy.¡± The next day, Deng Tonglian took Su Yn to Sheng Han, and with Deng Tonglian¡¯s influence, they smoothly made their way to Shen Hanxiu¡¯s office, only to be told that Shen Hanxiu was in a meeting. Deng Tonglian then went directly to the human resources department. ¡°Madam!¡± ¡°Could you help me check if there is someone named Su Nian working in thepany?¡± ¡°Yes, Madam, just a moment.¡± Less than a minuteter, she got a reply, ¡°Yes, Madam, she just joined yesterday, in the finance department.¡± Su Yn felt a bit panicked, ¡°She really has returned¡­ and is working under Ah Shu.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Yn. Your aunt is on your side; she will surely help you and not let them mess things up again.¡± The two of them hurried to the finance department; Su Nian was deeply engrossed in her work when she heard someone asking, ¡°Who is Su Nian? Someone is looking for her outside.¡± Su Nian thought it strange since she didn¡¯t know many people in thepany, wondering who woulde to see her.@@novelbin@@ Lin Wen urged, ¡°Hurry up, Sister Niannian, it must be President Shen.¡± Su Nian was sure it wasn¡¯t Shen Hanxiu, as he usually came in directly to find someone and wouldn¡¯t use such a subtle approach. Curiously, she stood up and saw two familiar people through the ss door. Su Nian smiled knowingly and did not avoid them, but walked towards them. Approaching Su Yn, she asked with a smile, ¡°Should I call you my dear sister-inw?¡±