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 the company, transferring positions, isn't that your plan?"
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 be late 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 glasses.
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?
Arriving in Mai City around noon, the car drove into a complex called "Yijing Garden", which resembled a little French town, and the scenery instantly transformed, exquisite and beautiful.
"Mom, this place is so beautiful!"
The car stopped in front of a white villa, 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 place 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, how come you are here?!"
Su Nian stood still, annoyed watching Shen Hanxiu; her words claimed fairness, but his actions suggested otherwise!
In response to Su Nian's glare, 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 plan 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't comprehend, 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 places, yet she found herself suffering from insomnia.
The faded memories became slowly vivid, his indulgence in her which let her guard down completely, and then the abrupt betrayal that still felt fresh.
As for the current arrangements, she didn't know what tricks he was playing, 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?"