Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 411 What is it that we truly yearn for?

Qian Ke'er looked terrifying as she picked up her cup and finished the last sip of coffee.

Su Ying, your happiness won't last long. Shen Ge is mine alone. You're nothing but a clown...

With the New Year approaching, Su Ying and Xiao Shen's wedding is scheduled for the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. Su Ying went to the mall to pick out a wedding gift for Xiao Shen.

The reason Su Ying did this was because she was inspired by a line from a TV drama. It was a romantic idol drama where the male and female leads exchanged wedding gifts on New Year's Eve. Even if he wasn't Xiao Shen, even if he wasn't her husband whom she was about to marry, even if he was just a friend, it was only right to prepare a New Year's gift, wasn't it?

Yes, that's right!
Su Ying decided to go for the watches. After looking around, she finally chose two.

A man of Xiao Shen's refined taste would naturally not receive anything tacky, but at the same time, it couldn't be too cheap either.

The sales assistant enthusiastically introduced the items to her, saying, "Miss, you have excellent taste! These two styles sell very well and are perfect for business men. The designs are also simple and understated!"

"How much?" Su Ying asked directly.

"The one you're holding is our store's classic model, worth 1.25 million. It's a unique brand, sold only in China, and is the only one of its kind in the world!"

Su Ying was so startled she almost dropped her watch. "Do you have anything cheaper?"

The sales clerk gave a disdainful look and casually pointed to other models, "That one costs 180,000, but it's not even in the same league as this one. This one really brings out a man's temperament and taste!"

"No problem, I like things that are good value for money. I'll pack it up and pay by card!"

One costs over a million, the other over a hundred thousand. Only a fool would buy something so expensive. She saved up that much money with great difficulty, okay? Xiao Shen is so rich and has so many watches, including countless expensive ones. He doesn't need this one. It's just a token of his appreciation, Su Ying comforted herself.

When she got home, Xiao Shen hadn't returned yet. Lately, he'd been coming home very late, sometimes even in the middle of the night. The next morning, before she even got out of bed, he would disappear again. Even though they lived under the same roof, they hadn't seen each other for days on end.

Su Ying felt like she was living the life of a widow, which was so boring.

Tonight, she inexplicably wanted to show off her cooking skills, so she stir-fried a few dishes and even arranged them carefully on the plate. This was sure to give Xiao Shen a shock.

As a result, Su Ying waited and waited, but no one came, so she simply made a phone call.

Song Hao answered the phone, "Madam!"

"Where's the Fourth Master?"

"Fourth Master is just passing by the mall and buying something. Madam, should I inform Brother Shen later? He'll be out soon!"

"Oh, I see. Then it's not necessary!"

Su Ying held her phone with a sense of relief.

Shopping mall? Shopping?

Could it be that he shares the same idea as me? I need to maintain the mystery; it wouldn't be good if I found out. Men always want to know the outcome.

An hour later, the big boss finally returned, carrying a beautiful gift bag, which drew all of Su Ying's attention.

"Fourth Master, it's so late!" Su Ying'an suppressed her excitement.

Xiao Shen casually placed the gift bag on the sofa and took off his coat. "It's the end of the year, and a lot of business needs to be wrapped up. So do you. Didn't I tell you to get some rest?"

“I eat and sleep all day at home, how can I possibly sleep?” “That’s true!” The man nodded, his fingers fluttering over his tie.

"The food's all cold, I'll have someone heat it up for you!"

"No need, I've already eaten out!"

"But……"

"Put it all away. You're pregnant, so don't eat the leftovers tomorrow. I'm tired, so you should get some rest too!"

"I..." Su Ying swallowed the words she was about to say. She turned back to look at the stir-fried dishes she had diligently prepared for two hours, and felt a chill run through her heart.

He actually said it was spilled! He didn't even taste it, or even look at it. How could he do that?

For the first time, Su Ying experienced the taste of being defeated.

She noticed that things seemed to be changing between them. After he came back, he no longer talked to her much, and he no longer slept in the same bed with her. You know, before, no matter how late he came back, he would quietly press his back against hers and hug her from behind.

Looking at her now, the spot next to her has become cold. He no longer accompanies her for walks, shopping, or watching TV with her as before. The room is cold and empty.

Su Ying sat alone on the sofa for a while, reflecting on herself. Was she too eager to possess something? What isn't yours will never be yours, and what is yours will always be yours. So, what was she really craving?
Her gaze fell on the exquisite gift bag on the sofa. As if possessed, Su Ying opened it. Inside the velvet box lay a delicate diamond brooch, simple in design and of superior quality—a style favored by women.

It has to be said that Xiao Shen really understands women. Although he is a bit cold, he still knows to buy her gifts. Just for that, can we forgive him?

Thinking of this, Su Ying felt a surge of relief...

Su Wen didn't get home until early in the morning. That's how it is in the bar business; the night is his main event, and he spends the day at home catching up on sleep. Over the years, he has gotten used to this kind of life.

Fortunately, the bar business was doing well, so he was able to give Xiao Shen a satisfactory explanation.

Why are you sitting here?

As soon as Su Wen opened the door, he saw Qingyan sitting alone on the sofa, lost in thought. He squeezed in and teased with a smile, "You didn't miss me, did you? Well, I'm back now."

She retorted lightly, "Stop being so conceited!"

"Su Wen, there's something I want to tell you!"

Hearing her serious tone, Su Wen stopped eating the steamed bun she was biting into, quickly spat it out, and sat up straight. "You're not going to break up with me and remarry that guy Wang Zheng, are you? Qingyan, don't be fooled. It's fine if you don't want to be with me anymore, but you absolutely can't be with that scumbag again..."

She gently poked his forehead and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

She paused, then confessed, "I went to Haicheng to see Hao Hao a few days ago. He seemed very well-behaved and obedient, with eyes as bright as Xiao Kai's. Fang Yuan told me that he, like Xiao Kai, loves Transformers. You didn't see how excited he was when he received the gift I gave him. Just think about it, he's only two years old, such a young life, with endless possibilities, but who knew..."

"I knew you went to Haicheng, so what? You're not just feeling sorry for me, are you?" Su Wen exclaimed excitedly.

"Of course not, I just felt sorry for that child. And you know what? Fang Yuan was also deceived by Wang Zheng. Back then, before he divorced me, he lied to her that he was single. In a way, Fang Yuan was also a victim!"

Su Wen laughed, "You believe her just because she says so? I've never seen you trust me this much before!"

She clutched her chest and said softly, "Just based on a woman's intuition, and guess what? The two million that Fang Yuan promised me was originally intended for Wang Zheng. The agreement was that if he could help Hao Hao find a liver donor, the money would belong to him!"